League Rules

Island Hockey 101 Rulebook

Island Hockey 101 league rules are designed to ensure safety of players and enjoyment of the game. Without getting too technical, here is an overview of Island Hockey 101's rules and procedures. If you need clearification, please email chris@islandhockey101.com or eric@islandrecreation101.com.

Game Format

  • 4 min warmups
  • 3 X 20 mins running time periods
  • 30 second break each period (teams switch ends after each period)
  • if tied, OT - Running 4 min of 4 vs 4 (or first goal scored)
  • final 2 mins of regulation play is stoptime if the score is within 2 goals.
    • If a scorekeeper is unavailable, it is responsibility of the away team to work the clock
  • length of games may be shortened at referees dscretion in consultation with the captains based on time permiting..

Game Rules

  • Offsides in effect
  • Blue line icing (tier 6-7)
  • Red line icing (tiers 2-5)
  • Quick faceoffs (make your line shifts between whistles quick)...refs will drop the puck regardless if the centreman is ready
  • Timeouts: one 30 sec timeout per game. Timeouts are stop time.

Equipment

Full gear is MANDATORY - no exceptions.
Island Hockey 101 requires a minimum half faceshield and a full cage is recommended. Safety is our first concern. Teeth can be replaced but eyes can't! Players WILL NOT be allowed to play if he/she does not comply.

Team Rosters

Players must be on the team's roster or else that player is considered an illegal sub. NO SUBS allowed unless approved by the league commissioners (ie. goalie or a special occasion)

Having a player play that is NOT on the roster OR an illegal sub (player disallowed or unapproved) will result in a forfeit of the game and 6 pts in the regular season standing or forfeit of the playoff series.

Not approved or not on roster = NO play, period. Please don't cheat. All teams have registered for fun. Any approved change to the roster during the season is a $25 administration and insurance charge, so make sure your roster is accurate.

Officiating

  • Safe play is STRICTLY enforced Playing the puck is always encouraged. Throwing your weight, clutching and hooking aka "tuggling" is not.
  • No slashing (hacking - no attempt at the puck)
  • major penalties: fighting and attempt to injure including bodychecking will result in a game misconduct AND minimum 3 game suspension (depending on the severity) Two majors in a season constitutes banishment from the league without refund. Island Hockey 101 is built on a "clean" reputation and intends to maintain that. Players pay to have fun and not to get injured.
  • unsportsmanlike conduct: trash-talking, arguing with refs and any unsportsmanlike conduct will result in a minimum of a minor penalty. (3mins)
  • 3 penalties in a game = game ejections (download the full rulebook for further clarification)..


Arena Etiquette

Teams will be charged a $75 fee for first two games for change rooms that are not sufficiently clean after use. Every instance after 2 games constitutes a loss of 3 points in the standings and an additional $150 fee. This includes, tape, garbage, and any empties left in the rink, and in the changing room. Maintaining a positive relationship with our rinks allows us to improve our ice bookings in the future which is better for everyone

Lifetime Suspensions

Any of the following action(s) may constitute instant lifetime banishment from the league:
  • 3 majors or suspensions of any kind in the same season
  • Intent to injure another player
  • Physical abuse or serious verbal threat of a ref(s) or player(s) on or off the ice
  • Third man in or jumping off the bench during an altercation;
  • Property damage of the rink facilities or other players' belongings
  • Suspended player playing or player that is not on the team's roster. These rules are for the safety of the players


Appeal Process Appeals must be submited in writing (with a strong argument) and signed by the player's captain and the appealing player. An appeal fee of $50 (cash) must be enclosed. If the appeal is accepted, the fee will be returned. If rejected, the fee will go to a charity on behalf of the league.

Playoff Rules

Tie-Breakers
Head to Head (if there is a 3 way tie) It'll be a combine total head to head. Then it is difference in GF and GA, least PIM then a coin toss.
Playoffs Roster/Subs
The player must be on the roster and must have played in 50% of games in the ENTIRE season in order to qualify for the playoffs. If a player is added to your roster halfway through the season, a minimum of 10 games to qualify towards the playoffs. If the player has not played enough games, they are not allowed to play in the playoffs and your team is not allowed to make a roster change or addition to the roster. All rosters are completely frozen after December 31st regardless of circumstance. Our refs/commissioners reserve the right to ID players before/during/after any game to make sure there are no ringers. We will not hesitate to make your team forfeit the game if you use an illegal player. Please respect the rules.
Playoffs Rules
Any fight or intent to injure - Playoff suspension at refs/commissioner's discretion.
Altercations after the game ends - Playoff suspension
Referees will give warnings about trash talking and obscene arguing of a call. If the player(s) continues he will be assessed a 12 minute misconduct. Please have captains/alternates discuss the calls.
Scorekeepers
The visiting (lower ranked) team will need to provide a scorekeeper. If no scorekeeper is available, one of your players will need to operate the scoreclock the entire game. Please have the scorekeeper arrive at the game early to familiarize themselves with the scoreclock
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