2023 Junior Showcase Rules
PLAYING / TOURNAMENT RULES
1. Each team will be guaranteed four games
2. All teams must have their game sheet filled in 15 minutes before your scheduled game time.
3. Maximum of 20 players may be rostered and dressed for each game.
4. Mercy Rule: Running time will start during the last period if one team is ahead by 5 goals.
5. Game Times: Teams need to be ready to play 15 minutes before scheduled game.
6. There will be a 3 minute warm-up prior to each game.
7. No team may enter the ice until the refs are ready.
8. One 30 second time out shall be allowed per team.
9. Hockey Canada Rules regarding any misconducts, suspensions, match penalties will be enforced.
10. Body contact will be restricted to areas near the boards only. No open ice hitting.
11. In case of conflict in jersey colors, Home Team has the right to choose their jersey color.
12. Scoreboard will not display any additional goals if the goal spread becomes greater than 5 goals.
13. No player is permitted to play in a playoff game unless they have played in a round robin game.
PLAYOFF Overtime Rules
1. Overtime will ONLY occur in the Playoffs.
2. 5-minute overtime, 3-on-3, followed by a 3-player shootout if needed.
Tie Breaking Procedures for Teams tied in standings
1. Winner of game between two teams.
2. Most wins
3. The best goal differential.
Scoring
1. No matter what the score ends up, a team cannot be credited more than a 5-goal difference.
2. 2 points awarded for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss