HNS Playoff Regulations for Coaches
REGULATION 10 - REGIONAL PLAYOFFS & INTER-REGIONAL PLAYOFFS 1001 The HNSMC shall annually conduct playoffs leading to Provincial Championships in all divisions and classifications above the Novice division. 1002 In order to compete in Provincial Championship tournaments or in any playoff leading to these, a team must register a minimum of sixteen (16) where registration numbers permit, except where Hockey Canada rules apply for Regional and National play. Further, that team must play at least ten (10) games with registered teams in the same division and be classified by the Regional Directors. 1003 A minimum of twelve players in uniform (including one goaltender) on each team shall be necessary for the start of any provincial playoff game. Any team dressing less than twelve players will forfeit the game. 1004 Associations wishing to host Provincial Championship tournaments must make application to their Regional Director by December 1 of the current playing year. 1005 Host associations are to ensure that a copy of these rules and regulations are at the timer's bench for all playoff games. 1006 Only those players who have participated in ten (10) minor hockey games shall be permitted to compete in provincial playoff games as a player or affiliate. 1007 No player is permitted to represent more than one team in provincial championship tournaments in any one weekend except where Hockey Canada rules apply. 1008 In Regional and Inter-regional playoffs any Team found to be playing illegal players, shall result in the games being awarded to the non-offending team, in that series, in which the illegal players took part and the player or players will still be required to serve out their remaining suspension. The Coach or Team Official will be under indefinite suspension, until dealt with by the HNSMC Executive. No protest fee will be required.
Meaningful games for suspensions during Regional and Inter-regional games have to be scheduled League games, sanctioned Tournament games and/ or Playoff games. These games have to be registered, in WRITING, to the Regional Director, prior to the start of Regional or Inter- regional playoffs.REGULATION 11 - REGIONAL PLAYOFFS 1101 Regional playoffs are conducted to determine a Regional representative in Inter-Regional playoffs and must be completed according to the schedule established annually by the Executive of the HNSMC. 1102 The format for determining Regional winners is determined by each Region and is the responsibility of the Regional Director. The following subsections of this regulation set out the normal format for conducting the playoffs. At the discretion of the Region, and with the approval of the Regional Director, these may be amended to suit the needs of any particular Region. 1103 Playoffs will normally be the best two out of three games. The team hosting two games, that is, with home ice advantage, will normally host the second and, if necessary, third game. 1104.1 No game involving a team that must travel over 100 kms (distance between home rinks) shall start before 12 noon unless mutually agreed upon by both teams involved. 1104.2 In divisions of Pee Wee hockey and below, no game will be scheduled after 6 p.m. unless mutually agreed upon by both teams involved. 1105 The home team will advise their Regional Director, by telephone, of the outcome of all series games and will forward the original game sheet to the Regional Director within forty-eight (48) hours. 1106 Games shall normally consist of three 15-minute stop time periods changing ends after every period, with ice resurfacing after every two periods of play. 1107.1 If a game is tied at the end of regulation time, the teams shall have a 5-minute rest without leaving the ice, not change ends and commence 15-minute, stop clock, sudden victory periods. At the end of the first overtime period and each subsequent period, the ice shall be resurfaced and teams will change ends. 1107.2 In the second overtime period, teams will reduce to five (5) players (1 goaltender and 4 skaters). 1107.3 In the third overtime period, teams will reduce to four (4) players (1 goaltender and 3 skaters). In the event a penalty is assessed in the third overtime period, the non-penalized team will add a skater for the duration of the penalty, to a maximum of 5 skaters and 1 goaltender. 1108 In the event of difficulty in scheduling playoff games, the teams involved may refer their problem to the Regional Director for a ruling. Any team declining to play as per the Director's ruling shall forfeit the series. 1109 The host association must supply minor officials, including scorekeepers & timekeepers (no goal judges). REGULATION 12 - INTER-REGIONAL PLAYOFFS 1201 Inter-Regional playoffs are conducted t determine Conference representatives in the Provincial Championship tournament and must be completed according to the schedule and format established annually by the Executive of the HNSMC. 1202 Inter-Regional playoffs are the responsibility of the Conference Coordinator. Neither format nor schedule may be changed without the prior written permission of the Conference Coordinator. 1203 All playoffs will normally be the best two out of three games. The team hosting two games, that is, with home ice advantage, normally will host the second, and if necessary, third game. A home and home series may be played with the agreement of both participants. 1204.1 No game shall start before 12 o'clock noon unless mutually agreed by the teams involved. 1204.2 In divisions of hockey of Pee Wee and below, no game will be scheduled after 6:00 pm unless mutually agreed upon by both teams. 1205 The home team will advise their Regional Director, by telephone, of the outcome of all series games and will forward the original game sheet to the Regional Director within forty-eight (48) hours. The Regional Director will advise the Conference Coordinator of these results. 1206 1206 Games shall consist of three 15-minute stop time periods changing ends every period, with ice resurfacing after every two periods of play. 1207.1 If a game is tied at the end of regulation time, the teams shall have a 5-minute rest without leaving the ice, not change ends and commence 15-minute, stop clock, sudden victory periods. At the end of the first overtime period and each subsequent period, the ice shall be resurfaced and teams will change ends. 1207.2 In the second overtime period, teams will reduce to five (5) players (1 goaltender and 4 skaters). 1207.3 In the third overtime period, teams will reduce to four (4) players (1 goaltender and 3 skaters). In the event a penalty is assessed in the third overtime period, the non-penalized team will add a skater for the duration of the penalty, to a maximum of 5 skaters and 1 goaltender. 1208 In the event of difficulty in scheduling playoff games, the teams involved may refer their problem through their Regional Director to the Conference Coordinator for a ruling. Any team declining to play as per the Coordinator's ruling shall forfeit the series. 1209 The host association must supply minor officials, including scorekeepers & timekeepers. REGULATION 13 - PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENTS 1301 Teams competing in Provincial Championship tournaments shall be the four Inter-Regional Conference winners plus the host team. 1302 The format and schedule for Provincial Championship tournaments is established annually by the Executive of the HNSMC and is the responsibility of the HNSMC Chairman. Neither format nor schedule may be changed without the prior written permission of the HNSMC Chairman or his designate. All games must be played as scheduled, regardless whether or not they have a bearing on the outcome of the tournament. 1303 The tournament format is single round robin with a championship game. 1304.1 The tournament schedule is as follows (5 teams), with the last named team being designated as the home team:
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Friday 4:00 pm 1 vs. 2 6:00 pm 3 vs. 4 8:00 pm 2 vs. 5 Saturday 9:00 am 4 vs. 1 11:00 am 3 vs. 2 1:30 pm 5 vs. 1 3:30 pm 2 vs. 4 5:30 pm 5 vs. 3 Sunday 9:00 am 4 vs. 5 11:00 am 1 vs. 3 3:00 pm Championship game (2nd vs. 1st.) 1304.2 The following is the seven team format to be used in the Bantam AAA and Midget AAA Provincials:
Thursday 12 pm - 2 pm 7 vs. 1 2 pm - 4 pm 6 vs. 2 4 pm - 6 pm 5 vs. 3 6 pm - 8 pm 4 vs. 7 Friday 8 am - 10am 2 vs. 5 10 am - 12pm 3 vs. 7 12 pm - 2pm 6 vs. 4 2 pm - 4pm 1 vs. 5 4 pm - 6pm 7 vs. 2 6 pm - 8pm 3 vs. 6 8 pm - 10pm 4 vs. 1 Saturday 10 am - 12pm 1 vs. 6 12 pm - 2pm 2 vs. 3 2 pm - 4pm 5 vs. 4 Top 4 teams advance to semi-finals and are seeded based on tournament play. Sunday 9 am - 11am 4 vs. 1 11 am - 1pm 3 vs. 2 3 pm - 6pm Championship Game i. Tournament Format
ii. Seeding
1305 Games shall consist of three (3) 15-minute stop time periods, with ice resurfacing between the second and third periods. 1306 If a game is tied at the end of regulation time, teams shall have a 5-minute rest without leaving the ice, not change ends, and commence 15-minute stop clock, sudden victory periods. At the end of the first overtime period and every two subsequent periods, the ice shall be resurfaced. 1307 Hockey Canada player cards or HNSMC Team Registration sheets, and affiliate player certification must be available and presented upon request. Each team shall designate in writing a maximum of 19 eligible players, regular, affiliated or any combination thereof who will participate in the championships. This shall be done at the officials meeting and there will be no changes to the list for any reason after the championships begin. 1308 The host association must supply minor officials, including scorekeepers & timekeepers. 1309 Failure to present player credentials, to appear for any game as scheduled, or to complete any game, shall result in forfeiture, and possible suspension from further play. Any game forfeited shall carry a score of 5-0 against the offending team. Individual records, if any, shall count in the overall statistics. 1310 Tie-breaking formulas, if necessary, to determine the participants in the championship game is as follows:
A. If two teams are tied in points, the winner of the game between them finishes higher.
B. If more than two teams are tied in points, the standings will be determined as follows:1311 The Chairman of the HNSMC shall appoint an officer of the Council to hear and rule without delay on any protests or disputes arising during a Provincial Championship tournament. The requirement for a protest fee is waived. However, should a participant wish to appeal a ruling of the appointed officer, the provisions of Regulation 6 must be met. 1312 A meeting of tournament officials, coaches and managers, the referee assignor, and a representative of the HNSMC, shall be held at least one and a half-hours before the start of the tournament to familiarize all parties with the rules and regulations. All teams must have a representative at this meeting. 1313 The HNSMC shall provide appropriate individual and team recognition for the winning team. The host association will be provided with the official HNSMC gold and silver medallions, Championship Banner, Championship Plaque and Fair Play Banner to be presented at the conclusion of the tournament. The cost to the host committee will be $75.00 1314 The host association shall provide, as a minimum, ten (10) trophies as follows: all star team (6), most valuable player (1), best goalkeeper (1), best defenseman (1), and leading scorer (1). The provision for recognition of all participants is encouraged. The awards shall be given out following round robin play. 1315 An awards selection committee shall be appointed by the host association. Representatives of it shall be at all games to make their selection on ability displayed during the tournament. All teams involved may have representation on the awards selection committee if they request same when forwarding their team information to the organizers. 1316 A tournament report, including income and expenditures, problems encountered and recommendations shall be submitted to the HNS Executive Director within 15 days of the completion of the tournament. The information will assist Council in assessing the tournaments and providing information to associations planning to host a tournament. Note: Please reference Regulation 10.7, which states, "No player is permitted to represent more than one team in playoffs or provincial championship tournaments in any one weekend except where Hockey Canada rules apply."
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