Please note changes may be made prior to tournament. Rules posted on this site at the start of the first game of each tournament weekend will be considered the rules.
Silver Stick Collingwood: 2023-24 "A" Division and House League/Local League Games start at 8:30 am on the Friday.
All Hockey Canada and O.M.H.A. regulations apply except where noted specifically.
Team officials are responsible for the behaviour of all parents, guardians and relatives connected to the players on your team. Any one removed from one arena will be banned from all arenas for the entire tournament. Unsportsmanlike conduct in the stands will not be tolerated.
1. All players must be approved as roster or affiliated players prior to first game (OMHA rules regarding what is considered a valid roster apply). All teams must register prior to their first game at location of their first game. A player can participate in playoff rounds without playing in round robin. A copy of the OMHA roster must be turned in before the first game. (UPLOAD TO THIS SITE) Teams sign in at the arena where they play their first game, players do not have to sign in. (teams that have UPLOADED roster only need to provide a new one if the list has changed).
2. Maximum number of players on roster is OMHA limit plus AP players, maximum number of registered team officials is 5 [24 awards per team on Championship Sunday].
3. Teams will play a minimum 3 game in U11, U13, U15 & U18 with the top two teams advancing to a semi-final Saturday. Championship games are Sunday. Mercy rule as per OMHA guidelines. No time-outs. Games are 2 pts win 1 pt tie 0 for loss for all divisions. Round Robin games can end in tie at end of regulation time. Periods are 10-10-15 in all divisions.
4. HL/LL Teams have entered knowing they may play a team of higher OMHA Centre ranking.
5. Overtime is only used in semi finals and finals, it is a sudden victory five-minute stop time period, followed by a shoot out if still tied. Overtime is 3 on 3. There will be one 30 second time out per team in semi finals and finals. No extra time-out in overtime.
7. Shoot out (only after OT in semis and finals) is a best of 3. Pick first 3 shooters. If after three shooters the game is still tied, shoot-out continues with alternating shots until one team leads after a round. Shooters may not repeat until all skaters have been used. [Goalies cannot be selected]. Hockey Canada/OMHA Penalty Shot rules will be guideline for execution of shots. A player ejected from the game may not return for shoot-out. A player serving a penalty when time expires can participate in shoot out.
8 All fighting majors, and match penalties will result in a suspension from the tournament. Team officials who fight will be suspended from the tournament [OMHA suspensions also apply].
9. Any major penalty is also subject to O.M.H.A. suspension.
10. Any team official or player who is abusive to any tournament committee member, volunteer or other worker (including referees and off ice game officials) may be ejected from the tournament at the discretion of the tournament chairs.
11. All teams should be ready to play 15 minutes prior to scheduled time. Any team not ready to play or refusing to play at scheduled time may face sanctions. Start times can be adjusted at discretion of Tournament Officials.
12. Teams will be allowed 3 minutes for warms ups with the clock starting as soon as both teams have at least one player on ice or 30 seconds after the warning buzzer has sounded (team officials are responsible for knowing ice is ready for warm up).
13. Division tie breaking formulas: (1) most points (2) head to head game (if two teams tied) and if applicable (3) wins (4) goals for percentage [GF/(GF+GA)] highest % advances (5) least goals against (6) fewest penalty minutes (7) team with first goal in head to head game (if more than two teams are tied the tie breaker automatically starts at (4).
14. Any appeal must be in writing, presented by either coach or manager and accompanied by $500.00 cash (no cheques) bond. (only returned if appeal is upheld) Referee's discretionary calls, and players/coaches suspensions cannot be appealed.
15. Decisions of the Tournament Chairs on any of the above or any other situation that arises are final.