Tournament Rules

Tournament Structure

The Toronto Hockey Showcase is a 5 team tournament that takes place over three days. Each team will play 4 games in the round robin stage, after which the top 4 teams move on to the playoff. The playoff is three rounds, with the champion and finalist playing in a total of 6 games by the end of the weekend. Ties will be broken by the head-to-head result.

General On-Ice Rules

• 5 on 5 hockey, rub outs and pins are acceptable, while hard hits and big open ice hits are not permitted.

• Zero tolerance for fighting or aggressive play.

• A minor penalty will result in 2 minutes or less in the box.

• A major penalty will result in a game ejection and any more discipline will be at the discretion of the tournament organizer.

• Only blatant offsides will be called and icing will only be called from below the defensive teams blueline.

• Pucks that go into the mesh are considered live pucks. If pucks bounce off the mesh and result in an immediate goal without a pass the call will be no goal.

• All faceoffs will be hurried up.

• Zero tolerance of any referee abuse.

• Games can start up to 15 minutes early.

Format Details

• 3 minute warm-up (pucks supplied by Tournament).

• 1st period, 25 minutes, stop time.

• 2nd period, 25 minutes, stop time.

• Round robin games can finish in a tie.

• Playoff games that end tied will be settled with 3 on 3 for 5 minutes and if needed with a sudden death shootout (the same shooter cannot be used unless everybody has shot).

• Floods in between periods (time permitting) and after games.

Helmet Rule

• Players can wear a half visor only if they are over the age of 18

• Neck guards are mandatory for all players

• Mouth guards are highly recommended