Team Membership
The schedule will consider geographical location, travel time-distance; variety of opposition; ice time availability and the MAHA 4 hour-12 hour rules. Teams must register and pay in full before each League Game/ Event.
USA Playing Rules
USA Playing Rules Will Govern League Games. All competing teams must have an official USA Roster. All referees must be certified by USA Hockey. (USA High School Hockey Rules)
Game Format
Two Man Referee System. Games are (3)15 min. stop time periods. 3 minute Warm-up. 80 min. Curfew Clock in Effect. No time-outs (unless injury occurs) or overtime in Preliminary Round.
Game Score-Sheets
Coach and Referees must sign the score-sheet for each game. Each team takes a score-sheet for their records. Score-sheets can be found at the rink front offices.
Early Start Option
All teams must be prepared to play their games 10 minutes prior to scheduled start time in the event games are ahead of schedule.
Home Teams/ Colors
Home team is listed first on scheduled games. Home (Light) Away (Dark) unless otherwise agreed upon by coaches. League Director will mediate and have last say in any color dispute. Referee calls game as Neutral: No playing advantage is given to the home team. *Teams Must Have Matching Jerseys and Socks.
Mercy Rule
The mercy rule shall be in effect. A 5 goal lead in 3rd period will result in run time for the remainder of the game. If the difference is reduced to less than 5 goals the clock will revert back to stop time.
Match Penalties
Any player and/or team official who received a match penalty or gross misconduct will be suspended for the remainder of the League/ Games. Zero Tolerance. Fighting. Checking From Behind. Arguing with Referee. Games with 20 or more penalties may result to running time for the rest of the game.
Standings
2pts for win: 1pt for tie: 0pt for loss. Tie-Breakers (1) Wins (2) Head to Head (3) +/- Goal Differential *Only 5 goal differential counts per game (4) Goals Against (5) Coin Flip.
Championship Playoffs
One 30 second Time-Out allowed in Play-offs. Tie Games: 3 Man Shootout. Sudden Death shootout if tied after 3 shooters. The same 3 players shoot in order continuously.
Protests
League-Showcase officials will consider any logical grievance or suggestion when presented in a calm and professional manner. League-Showcase officials will make the final decisions on all matters.
Exemptions
The Director shall have the authority to grant exemptions from or make modifications to any of the rules considered fair and in the best of interest of the League.
