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WALLEYE CHOP RULES

Game Format

  • »  Four minute warm up.
  • »  Clock starts when Olympia doors close. BE READY!
  • »  Three 17-minute running time periods.
  • »  Stop time will be used during the last two minutes of third period if game is within 3 goals.
  • »  Off sides: all players must tag up before entering zone to play the puck.
  • »  Red line icing
  • »  Penalties—go to penalty box and time will start at the drop of puck. Time will run during stoppage of play.
  • »  Three-penalty rule—any player receiving three penalties in one game will be asked to leave for the balance of the game.
  • »  No time-outs during game.

Tournament Format

  • »  Divisions that have four teams will follow round robin format.
  • »  Divisions with six or eight teams will follow pool play format.

Pool Play Format

  • »  Pool A and Pool B. Teams will play everyone in their pool.
  • » Division with 8 Teams
    The team with most points in their pool will play opposite pool for Championship
  • » Division with 6 Teams
    The team with most points in their pool will advance to semi finals
    • »  Two points for a win
    • »  One point for OT loss
  • »  Tie in pool play—the following will determine winner:
    • »  Head-to-head result
    • »  Fewest goals allowed
    • »  Most goals scored
    • »  The team that drinks the most beer

Overtime

  • »  Overtime will consist of a five-minute sudden death period, 4 on 4.
  • »  If still tied, OT will be followed by a three-player shoot-out
  • »  If still tied, each team alternates with one shooter until an advantage is held. No player may shoot a second time until all players have shot once.

Tournament Rules

  • »  No Double rostering with exception goalie
  • »  No checking—All levels
    • »  Minor penalty assessed for checking infractions.
    • »  Coincidental penalties—team skate full strength.
  • »  Slap Shots
    • »  Slap shots will be allowed for this tournament.
    • »  Be smart
  • »  Fighting
    • »  5-minute major, game ejection, plus one game suspension. No exceptions!
    • »  Instigator. A two-minute penalty may be assessed to a player who “started” the fight.

Referees

  • »  Two officials will be scheduled for all games.
  • »  Players are not allowed to confront the officials.
  • »  Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated!