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TURKEY CUP - TRAVEL MAJOR - CHAMPIONS - GOBBLERS!

Turkey Cup Rules and Format

GAME CLOCK

  • Two twelve minute halves.
  • One minute warmup before each game.
  • One minute break between periods.
  • Players change on the buzzer, time designation TBD.
  • Coaches will keep score on the bench with the flip-scoreboard and scores will be added to Sportsengine after games.

 

PENALTIES

  • Referees will be monitoring games and rules
  • All penalties result in a penalty shot for the player that drew the penalty. Play is live if the player misses the shot.
  • The game clock continues to run during a penalty shot.
  • Players do not serve time in the penalty box.
  • Players may be ejected from the game or tournament for reckless play or inappropriate conduct.

 

TOURNAMENT POINTS & FINAL ROUND SEEDING

  • Two points for winning a game.
  • One point for a tie game.
  • Semifinal games: 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd. 
  • Semifinal game winners play in the Championship and losers play in the Consolation.
  • TIEBREAKER: PTS, Head to Head Victories, Wins, Scoring Quotient

 

OVERTIMES & SHOOTOUTS

  • Round Robin Games
    • No Overtime period, ties are allowed.
  • Championship and Semifinal Games
    • Three players, alternating shootout.
    • If necessary, single player, alternating shootout.

ADDITIONAL RULES

  • Parents are not allowed on the benches or to approach benches. Exceptions are made to injured players.
  • Parents and players are held to the USA Hockey Code of Conduct.
  • Please be respectful of all players, coaches, officials, scorekeepers, rink staff, spectators, and the facility.
  • Schedules and roster may be subject to change for timing and balancing reasons.
  • No outside food or beverage allowed in the rink

Nick Battista

Phone: 980-435-7050