Rules

Rules

Forfeits result in $40.00 fee

Game Format

Regular Season - (3) 14 Minute Periods , 3 min 3 v 3 Overtime, 3 Player Shootout 

Playoffs - (3) 14 Minutes Periods, 14 min 3 v 3 Overtime (Golden Goal) 

  • 1 Timeout per game , must be used in regulation. There must be a puck drop between time-outs.
  • 5 Dot Rule - Offsides Dots are not used. Only the center dot, and two low dots will be used. 
  • 3 Penalties by a single player will result in a game ejection. A game ejection is for that game ONLY.
    • 2 Min Misconduct - The player will serve a 2 min penalty.  
    • 10 Misconducts - 2 min minor (Unsportsmanlike) , 10 min Misconduct. 
  • Only the Head Ref can issue a league suspension. In the case of a suspension, the league directors will contact the captain and post on the website.
  • High Stick on the puck is determined by the cross bar NOT the players shoulders. The play will proceed to the offending teams defensive zone. 
  • High Sticking the draws blood will be a 2 minute minor penalty. If the referee determines that the high sticking was intentional, the player will receive a 5 min major and a game ejection.. 
  • High Stick on the puck and Hand Passes will return to the offending teams defensive zone.
  • NEW RULES  
  • All shots that hit any post stay low in the defensive zone.
  • OT - The teams will NOT switch sides. OT will get a 30 second intermission and proceed right into gameplay. This includes playoffs and regular season.
  • The Puck must hit the ground on face-offs. If a player hits the puck out of mid-air, it will reseult in a warning, follow by a new center. 

Roster Rules

  • Players must play at least 3 games to qualify for playoffs. You will see a "check mark" next to their name once they've reached 3 games. 
  • It is the captains responsibility to make roster updates and changes. Email or text any changes to (nercjoe27@gmail.com)
  • A fill in player can only be used if the team has less than 7 players not including the goalie. Once a fill in has reached 3 games for a single team they are locked in with that team. 
  • Teams have up until game 5 to add players to the roster. If you need to add a player after game 5 please reach out to the league director. 
  • NEW RULE - A player competing in the same division CANNOT be used as a fill unless cleared by the league director. 
  • NEW RULE - A player "filling in" cannot play more than two levels below the team they are rostered on. Players can play up as many divisions as they want. EXAMPLE BELOW... 
    • Joe Smith plays in Gold, the lowest division he can compete in would be Bronze A.