Coed Hockey League

LEAGUE RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • The COED League Management has the right to remove any player who does not abide by the rules as detailed below.
  • In addition, since we are hosted at Gateway Ice Centre, they also have the right to remove any league, Team or player who does not obey by the rules of Gateway Ice Centre.
  • All Players or Teams are responsible for any damage they cause to Gateway Ice Centre.

MISALIGNMENT OF LEAGUE INTENT AND PLAYER CONDUCT

  • Ensuring we maintain a fun and safe space for all involved is important to us.
  • Although we don’t maintain hotdog rules or detail any specific type of play, we do also intend that this league is fun and inclusive.
  • We like that we can allow for players to play to the level of the opposing player, and we want to ensure that player adjustments are also part of the focus in game play.
  • We want to have challenge in playing against a higher level, but we also need to ensure those lower level players have the opportunity to be part of the game, and allow for opportunities for those players stretch within their playing skills.
  • Any player who has trouble continually playing well above the level of the other players will be reviewed and if needed communicated with.
  • Any player who is playing only for personal gain and can’t join in with team mentality is not a good fit for this league.
  • The goal is to have fun, challenge the other skater but ensure we can all enjoy the game.
  • Physical abuse of any Referee will not be tolerated and could lead to suspension for the remainder of the season or life.

COED RULES

  • Each player is only allowed 3 goals per game. (if you deliberately shoot on net after your 3rd goal, you will receive a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct and the goal will not count)
  • No slap shots
  • No aggressively moving people from in front of the net.
  • We have a mixture of skill levels. Please try to be inclusive to everyone in the league.
  • Any contact with a goalie is a minor penalty. If contact is a result of a defensive player, both players will receive minor penalties. This league isn’t play to the whistle. If the goalie has the puck the play is over. No digging, pushing or extracting the puck from a goalie.
  • Major contact with a goalie will result in a game misconduct and will be reviewed by the league.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

  • Each team captain will coordinate their own goalie or player substitutions.
  • Substitutions from other teams is allowed, and even the opposing team can shift players to the short team to maintain balanced play.
  • There will be a pool of pre-approved players and goalies to draw from. If unable to find a Goalie you can contact you League Management and they will do their best to help.
  • Substitutions are allowed for up to 8 players max. The intent is that the captain would do their best to align the substitutions to match the player skill levels that the substitutions are replacing. This is not intended to be an opportunity to stack a team.

REFEREES:

  • All calls made on the ice during a game will not be overturned by League officials throughout the duration of the game
  • League Manager has the authority to call any game at any time if he feels the safety of any player involved is at risk.
  • Any player who has a confrontation with a player on the other Team or the Referee while off the ice will be suspend until further notice.
  • We will not tolerate any confrontation with the Referee off the ice. No player is allowed to enter the Referee dressing room.

SPECIAL RULES:

  • If a puck makes contact with the Goalies mask the play will be blown down.
  • If the puck goes into the net off of the Goalies mask, the goal will count
  • For the safety of all players, a helmet must be worn at all times both on the ice and on the player’s bench. (This also includes the postgame handshake) If at any time a player on the ice surface loses their helmet during game play, the referees will immediately blow the whistle to stop the play.

PERIOD FORMAT:

  • 1st Period:
    • The clock will be set at 10 minutes and will start to run as soon as the Zamboni door is closed and the Referees are on the ice.
    • Play will stop at the end of period length.
    • Referees will blow their whistle to start the game.
  • 2nd Period:
    • The clock will be set at 10 minutes and it will start to run at the drop of the puck.
    • Play will stop at the end of period length.
    • Teams will switch sides for second period, and then back for 3rd period.
  • 3rd Period:
    • The clock will be set at 10 minutes and it will start to run at the drop of the puck.
    • Play will stop at the end of period length.
  • Penalty times will not start until the puck is dropped
  • The only time the clock will stop other than end of period, is if a player is injured or at the request of the Referee.

FACE OFFS

Will only happen when:

  • Goal
  • Penalty or Penalties.
  • When the puck is pinned again the boards.
  • At the request of the Referee.

CLEARING OF DEFENSIVE ZONE:

  • All attacking players must clear the defensive zone on an , if the or on an .
    • off-side
    • goalie covers the puck
    • icing

JERESY CONFLICT:

  • When sweater colours conflict, the visiting team will change jerseys.

FIGHTING RULES

  • Instigator of the fight - season is over.
  • Victim can still have a penalty applied depending on their level of response. If the victim actively engages in a fight - they are also at risk of suspension or loss of their season. This will be at the discretion of refs and league management after review.
  • Appeals to fighting events can be directed and reviewed by the league management.
  • If requested to come back and approved by league management, then that player would be on probation for the remainder of the season. Any second offence by a player on probation would result in the end of their season.

PENALTY RULES:

  • Any players who reach 20 minutes plus in penalty time will be suspend for 1 game.
  • Any players who reach 40 minutes in penalty time will receive a 3 game suspension.
  • Once any player reaches 50 plus penalty minutes their season is over.
  • Any penalty called with less than 2 minutes remaining in the game will result in an automatic penalty shot.

MINOR & MAJOR PENALTIES:

  • All minor penalties are 2 minutes during run or stop time.
  • High Sticking, Cross Checking and Slashing penalties are double minors (4 Minutes)
  • Body contact is not allowed and will result in a minor or major penalty depending on the referees' call.
  • Major penalties are 6 minutes and the player will be ejected from the game.
  • Head Shots - Any player who delivers a head shot with a punch, stick, shoulder or elbow will receive a major and will be ejected from the game. In most cases intentional head shots will be considered instigation of a fight and will be subject to fighting rules that could result in the end of the player season.
  • If anyone receives 3 penalties in any game, he/she will be ejected from the game.
  • Any player who injuries another player because of their action on the ice will be ejected from the game and a suspension could follow, which will be based on the severity of the injured player irrespective of which team.
  • Major penalties will be dealt with on an individual basis to determine the length of the suspension. All suspensions will be accompanied by a regular season and playoff ban versus the team which the fight occurred against. Instigation of a fight and will be subject to fighting rules that could result in the end of the player season.
  • If a fight occurs, all players not involved must retreat immediately to their bench areas or as directed by the referees. Failure to retreat to your bench area or as directed by the referees will result in additional penalties at the discretion of the referees.
  • If there are any line brawls the game is OVER all players involved will be suspended or season ended. The player(s) who started the altercation will be subject to fighting rules.
  • Any player who removes (drops) their gloves at any point during the game to engage in an altercation or to show intent to fight, will be subject to fighting rules.
  • Any player who engages or initiates any type of altercation in the penalty box with an opposing player while serving a penalty will be subject to fighting rules.
  • Any player who engages or initiates any type of altercation during the hand shake or shootout with an opposing player will be subject to fighting rules.
  • Leaving Team Bench - Only the players on the ice at the time of any altercation are allowed to be on the ice. All other players must remain on the bench. Anyone leaving the bench for any reason will be subject to fighting rules.

PLAYER OR PLAYERS EJECTED from the GAME:

  • Player(s) who are ejected from the game must go directly to their dressing room. NO EXCUSES
  • Any Player(s) who do not follow this rule could have their suspension increased.
  • There will be no appeal for any player who does not obey these rules.
  • The League Management or Referees have the authority to call any game if an ejected player or players will not go to their dressing room and is causing problems
  • If a game is called, the team which the ejected player plays for will forfeit the game.

SUSPENSIONS COMMUNICATION PROCESS:

  • We will notify the Team Captain of the player who is suspended and the length of the suspension.
  • As the Team Captain you are then responsible to notify your player.
  • We may ask you to send us a report to verify what you have told us on the phone or in conversation at the rink.
  • League Management will verify the altercation or incident by video. It will then be sent to the Team Captain with the Leagues Final decision.

APPEAL PROCESS:

  • We will talk to any Team Rep or player about their concern of any suspension handed out.
  • But at all times you must show respect to the League personal. If at any time you lose control, the meeting will end and the suspension will remain the same or be increased.
  • You will only be allowed to appeal one suspension during any season and all other suspensions will remain the same.

SUSPENSIONS:

  • Any person that is suspended will not be allowed to play or be on any teams’ bench during the game(s) for the duration of their suspension.
  • If a suspended person plays or is on the bench during a game, the game will be defaulted, and could be subject to possible ejection from the League.
  • This also could lead to suspension of the whole team for a number of games or the remainder of the season.
  • Games suspended will be served consecutively.
  • 1st suspension - 1 to 5 games.
  • 2nd suspension - remainder of season.

INTENT TO INJURE:

  • Any player who injures another player will be ejected immediately from the game unless considered entirely accidental. The player will be subject to fighting rules.

DEFAULTED GAMES:

Games will be defaulted when:

  • A player plays that is not eligible to play
  • A player plays that has not registered
  • A player plays while under suspension
  • A team does not have enough players to play a game. (A minimum of 5 eligible skaters plus a goalie is required.). The team with enough players shall be deemed the winner. (1 -0 win).

MISCONDUCT PENALTIES:

  • If any fan of the Team playing causes or instigates a confrontation with the other Team or Referees, the game will end with the whole Team being suspended until further notice. Confrontation could be considered extensive banging on the glass, yelling, and throwing things on the ice going anywhere near the opponents or penalty bench.
  • No Beer, Tobacco Chew or Vaping Products are allowed on the bench, any player with any of these will be asked to leave the game.
  • Any player using anti-gay, homophobic or racial slurs will be ejected immediately from the game.

ELIGIBILITY and PLAYER INSURANCE PROCESS:

  • Players will be eligible to play and will be covered by insurance only when said player has been approved and accepted by League Management.
  • Player substitutions can be drawn upon pre-approved substitutions. Any Team who uses a player that is not on their regular roster, and this player receives a major or match penalty in that game, will result in the Team being suspended for a minimum of one game. The suspension will depend on the penalty.
  • Any team wanting to use a player not on the pre-approved substitutes list requires league management approval.

REFUND PROCESS:

  • Refunds are at the discretion of the league management.
  • All decision made by the League Managers will be final.