SCFHA Brock Jr Badgerfest Tournament - Tournament Rules
OWHA Sanction #2526033
1. Hockey Canada and OWHA rules shall apply.
2. The tournament schedule was uploaded into RAMP, and the team’s game codes can be found in your team's RAMP login. Teams are responsible for ensuring that players and bench staff participating in every game are indicated within RAMP, as well as ensuring signatures within the two sections. Teams are also responsible for ensuring jersey numbers are noted (if not showing). Goal scorers and penalties cannot be entered if jersey numbers are not showing in the system. Teams are responsible for reporting suspensions to the OWHA.
3. Teams MUST utilize the AP section within RAMP for pick-up players. No paper OWHA “Pick up Player for Tournament Forms” will be accepted.
4. Injured player(s) will NOT be allowed on the player’s bench during warm-up or game, nor will they be permitted to be on the ice for medal presentations.
5. All games will consist of 3 periods (10-10-12), stop time EXCEPT U15A, U18A/BB, U22A, and Senior A divisions will consist of 3 periods (10-15-15), stop time.
6. There will be a 3-minute warm-up at the start of each game.
7. All teams MUST be available to play 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
8. The OWHA minimum suspension guidelines will be strictly enforced. All suspensions will be enforced according to the OWHA Constitution, By-Laws, Regulations & Rules.
9. If the goal differential at any time reaches 5 goals, the clock will run until the spread is reduced to 3 goals, then stop time will resume.
10. One - 30 second timeout will be allowed for each team ONLY in Elimination and Playoff Games. Overtime is not a new game. There is NO TIMEOUT in Preliminary Games.
11. For any misconducts, game misconducts, or match penalties received in the preliminary games, ten (10) minutes will be applied to the team’s penalty minutes for the particular game wherein the penalty occurred.
12. In the event of a jersey conflict, the home team designated on the game sheet must change their jerseys.
13. Flooding of the ice will occur at the end of each 10-10-12 length game and every two periods for the 10-15-15 length games. Flooding of the ice may be deferred at the Tournament Committee's discretion.
14. Win: 3 pts, OT Win: 2 pts, OT Loss: 1 pt, Tie: 1 pt, Loss: 0 pt
Note: A default win, if necessary, shall be scored 5-0 for the winning team. You will receive 2 points, no bonus.
15. Round Robin Overtime (Note: at the end of Regulation, Teams to line up at Center ice for the faceoff, no meeting at Bench)
- In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time, a sudden victory 3 v 3, 3-minute overtime will commence. Teams will play 3-on-3 with goalies. Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time, and a substitute from the bench may be used. • If a team gets a penalty, one player is removed (3 on 2). If the same team gets a second penalty, another player is added to the other team (4 on 2). If the same team gets a third penalty, it will be delayed. If the other team gets a penalty, one player is removed from its side. Penalties will carry over from regulation play to the overtime period. If still tied at the end of the 3-minute overtime period, a tie is declared, and each team will receive 1 point.
16. Standings after the preliminary/round robin play will be calculated on the basis of the points awarded as per Rule # 14.
In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be used to break the tie:
(1) Most wins in round robin (Overtime win is a win).
(2) Record against other tied teams.
(3) Percentage as calculated by dividing the team’s total “Goals For” by the SUM of the team’s “Goals for and Goals Against” TGF/ (TGF + TGA) = % in all round robin games.
(4) Fewest goals allowed in round robin play.
(5) Fewest penalty minutes.
(6) Earliest First goal scored in Round Robin
(7) Flip of a coin.
Follow the tie-breaking rules in order. Once a tie-breaking rule has been used or is not applicable, it cannot be used again.
17. It is the team’s responsibility to ensure a clean dressing room is left upon completion of their game. All teams are requested to vacate the dressing room 20 minutes or less after their game is completed.
18. If you would like to appeal any decision or grievance, you must complete the online form and submit your $100 to the tournament office before an appeal will be accepted. Tournament executive decision is final and binding.
19. If a team withdraws from the tournament following the team’s confirmation in the tournament (after payment is made by the team), a $200 administrative fee will apply. The OWHA Tournament Withdrawal Rules apply to teams withdrawing within 30 days of the tournament start date.
The Tournament Committee reserves the final word on the interpretation of the rules.
Overtime Rules – Elimination, Semi-Final & Championship Games
PLAYOFF OVERTIME GAMES
1. One 30-second timeout will be permitted per team/per game in all Playoff Games.
2. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time, a sudden victory 3 v 3, 3-minute overtime will commence.
3. Teams will play 3-on-3 with goalies. Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time, and a substitute from the bench may be used.
4. If a team gets a penalty, one player is removed (3 on 2). If the same team gets a second penalty, another player is added to the other team (4 on 2). If the same team gets a third penalty, it will be delayed. If the other team gets a penalty, one player is removed from its side. Penalties will carry over from regulation play to the overtime period.
5. If still tied at the end of the 3-minute overtime period, a three (3) player shootout will commence.
6. Each team will be allowed one minute at the end of sudden death to designate the 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) to the referee, who will inform the official scorekeeper. Any player serving a penalty at the end of overtime will NOT be eligible to participate in the shootout.
7. All non-shootout participating players will be on the bench. The shooters will proceed to the penalty box after their shot.
8. Shooters from both teams will shoot simultaneously, and the team scoring the most goals in the three-person shootout will be awarded the win. Should the three-player shootout result in a tie, a Sudden Victory Shootout will commence. A player from each team (other than those who participated in the three-person shootout) will be chosen to shoot simultaneously until a goal is scored by one of the teams only (declaring a winner). A player may not shoot for a second time until the team with the fewest players has been exhausted. The shooters will continue to proceed to the penalty box area after each attempt.
We respectfully ask for your assistance in that no team photos be taken on ice due to municipality and city insurance regulations.
Championship Awards and Medals MAY be presented off-ice if deemed by Tournament Officials due to time constraints and will be presented at a determined location as required. We thank you for your anticipated support in this matter.
Most Valuable Goalie Award (MVG) in Honour of Maela Holmes
Brock Jr Badger Goalie
The Most Valuable Goalie Award is presented in honour of Maela Holmes, a cherished member of the Brock Jr. Badgers family who passed away in 2022. Maela was a dedicated goaltender who truly embodied what it means to be a great teammate, competitor, and friend.
Maela believed in doing the next right thing — a reminder to always act with integrity, kindness, and heart. Through this award, we carry on that spirit.
This award recognizes one goalie in each age group and division who demonstrates fair play, sportsmanship, teamwork, and a genuine love for the game.
After each game, the referees will select one goalie to receive a point. At the conclusion of the division’s four games, the goalie (or goalies) with the highest total will be awarded the MVG puck in Maela’s honour.
REFS: The MVG point is to be awarded to the goalie in the game that meets the set criteria. That is; Sportsmanship, hardest worker, does NOT have to win the game or have a shutout, fair play.
RULES: The refs vote on the goalie of that game and award the point. They advise the scorekeeper. At the end of the 4 games, the goalie tandem with the highest tally in that age and division will be award the MVG. This will presented on the last game before the finals or semis, whichever comes first.
SCOREKEEPERS: Please write the name and team of the MVG for that game on the sheets provided.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS!