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IHL rulebook as of July 10th, 2016
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--Game Information
-Time
Games will last 3 15 minute long periods, with 5-10 minute long intermissions between each period.
-Overtime
An overtime period of 15 minutes will occur if the game is tied after 3 periods. If a goal is scored in overtime, then the game is over. In regular season games, there will be one overtime period before shootouts. In playoff games, there will be no shootouts. Instead, multiple overtimes periods will occur with regular intermissions between them.
-Shootouts
If the game is still tied after an overtime period in regular season games, then a shootout will occur. In shootouts, teams will have 3 chances to score. The away team will shoot first. If it is impossible for a team to come back (example down 2-0 in the shootout after the 2nd round) then the game will end. If it is still tied after the 3 rounds, then there will be a sudden death shootout, in which the first team to score in a round without the other team scoring wins. During a shootout, players may only hit the puck once, meaning they cannot score off of rebounds. If the puck is hit and does not go in, there is no goal. If the puck misses the net and crosses the goal line, there is no goal. Before a player shoots, the puck must be at center ice, the player must be at center ice, and the goaltender must be in the net. If all 3 of these requirements are met, then the player has 5 seconds to first touch the puck. The player has 20 seconds to shoot. If the player runs out of time, there is no goal. Goaltenders may not leave the net until the game is over or they have to shoot due to lack of players.
-Season
In the regular season, teams will play 9 games in 3 weeks. Tiebreaker games will occur if there is a tie in the standings after the last game. A coin toss will determine where the tiebreaker game will take place. Tiebreaker games will not count to the teams overall record, but will affect the teams ranking.
-Playoffs
Playoffs will have the top 2 teams in each conference. There will be 2 rounds. Each series will be best of 7. Games 1 & 2 are at the higher seeded teams arena, 3 & 4 at the lower seeded teams, 5 at the higher seeded teams, 6 at the lower seeded teams, and game 7 at the higher seeded
teams home ice.
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--Rules & Guidelines
-Offsides
Offsides is when a player has crossed the blue line into his offensive zone before the puck has crossed the blue line into the offensive zone. After an offsides, there will be a faceoff at the faceoff spot nearest to the point where the player when the player crossed the blue line.
-Icing
Icing is when a player hits the puck across both the center line and the goal line(but did not score into the goal). After an icing, there will be a faceoff at the closest faceoff circle at the other end of the ice as the goal line to where the puck crossed the goal line. Note: If a goaltender makes an attempt to get the puck before it crosses the goal line, there is no icing. Referees may make a judgement call if a player is very close to touching the puck before it crosses the goal line.
-Goaltender Interference
Goaltenders will have a full range of motion within the goal crease (blue area near goal). If a player blocks the goaltender and a goal is scored because the goaltender could not get to the puck due to being blocked by the player, then there will be no goal.
-Ejections
If a player or coach is penalized with a match penalty, then he/she will be ejected (kicked from game). If he/she rejoins after being ejected, then he/she will receive a server ban and a 1 game suspension.
-Penalties
After a penalty, there will be a faceoff at the nearest faceoff circle to where the penalty was committed.
-Fights
If 2 players wish to fight, a referee will decide whether to let them fight or not. If the referee says yes, the players will drop their sticks and a fight tool will be given to each player. Other players may not jump in. If a player jumps in or clears the bench to jump in a fight, they will be given a match penalty and be ejected. During a fight, the 2 players will fight until one player is knocked out. After the knockout, the fight is over, and both players are given a fighting penalty. When a player is knocked out, the other player may not continue to fight them, or he/she will be given a match penalty and be ejected and suspended 2 games. If the referee says no to the fight, however, the players must separate or they will be given a misconduct penalty.
-Forfeits
If a team does not have at least 4 players at a game, then the team will forfeit and be given a loss.
-Exploiting
If a player or coach is found to be exploiting/hacking, then he/she will be suspended for the remainder of the current season and next season for the first offense. For the second, he/she will be banned from the league.
-Admin Abuse/AA
If an admin if abusing their power, they will be warned for the first offense, have their powers revoked for a week for the second, and powers revoked completely for the third offense. If the admin is a player or a coach, they will be suspended for 3 games.
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--Penalties
Minor: 1 minute, penalty over if an opposing goal is scored.
Double Minor: 2 minutes, current half of the penalty is over is an opposing goal is scored. (ex. pen. time is 1:20, pen. time is 1:00 after an opposing goal, pen. time is 1:00, penalty over after an opposing goal)
Major: 5 minutes, penalty continues if an opposing goal is scored.
Match: Ejection (Kicked from game)
Note: If the offending player is a goaltender, then the team will be penalized with a bench minor, and any one of the goaltender's teammates on the
ice at the time may serve the penalty. However, if the penalty is a match penalty, fighting, or the goaltender commits enough penalties to
warrant an ejection, then the goaltender will be ejected and another player will have to substitute for the goaltender.
-Jumping
Definition: Jumping is when a player jumps on or near the puck, or jumps over the net in an attempt to get to the other side faster. Note: Jumping is celebration is not a penalty, or to jump over the boards into the bench.
Warnings: Referees may give up to 1 warning before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Minor
-Flinging
Definition: Flinging is when a player flings the puck, whether it be from standing on it or glitching it with his/her stick.
Warnings: Referees may give up to 1 warning before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Minor
-Spamming
Definition: Spamming is when a player chats multiple messages within a short period of time, to distract or annoy other people.
Warnings: Referees may give up to 1 warning before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Minor
-Fighting:
Definition: Fighting is when a player fights with another player.
Warnings: Referees may not give any warnings before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Double Minor
-Diving/Embellishment:
Definition: Diving or embellishment is when a player or coach tries to provoke another player or coach in an attempt to penalize them.
Warnings: Referees may give up to 1 warning before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Double Minor
-Misconduct
Definition: Misconduct is when a player is repeatedly disrespectful to a coach, a fan, or an official.
Warnings: Referees may give up to 3 warnings before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Major
-Multiple Penalties
Definition: If a player or coach is given 3 minor/double minor penalties or 2 major penalties, then the he/she will receive a match penalty and will be ejected from the game.
Warnings: Referees may not give any warnings before penalizing a player.
Penalty: Match
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Please note, not everything may be included this rulebook. Referees, commissioner/co-commissioner, and the board may make judgement calls if a certain situation is not outlined in this rulebook. |