2-Team League — 2025/2026 Rules
Welcome to the league! Our focus is happy, friendly hockey. If your behavior ruins the fun for others, you will be asked not to return — no refunds.
1. Safety First
Safety is our top priority. Please play gently — many of our players are older, and injuries aren’t worth it.
2. Teams & Jerseys
• Teams: RED and BLUE — 13 skaters each (goal is to average 10–11 players showing up for each side each week).
• Wear your team color every game. No “other” colors.
• We are tracking goals & assists this year, so keep your jersey number consistent.
3. Player Conduct
• Zero tolerance for poor behavior.
• This is fun, recreational hockey — if that’s not your style, don’t play.
• It is your responsibility to text the manager by 5:00 PM on game day if you can’t make it.
• Goalies will be confirmed every Tuesday.
4. Sportsmanship
• Lopsided scores happen — don’t get chippy if you’re losing.
• If your team is way ahead, consider easing up.
• Goalies — please keep a positive attitude, win or lose. Bad moods kill the vibe.
5. Game Format
• 50-minute runtime
• Puck drops at the 47-minute mark
• Last 2 minutes: stop time
• No icing (give goalies room to play the puck)
• Penalties = Penalty Shots
• High sticks = whistle & face-off
• High sticking to the face or head = standard Penalty Shot
• Slapshots are allowed, but be mindful if there are players in the way.
6. Goalie Safety
• Goalies are our top safety priority.
• No crashing the net or cutting through the crease.
• No head shots — any puck to the goalie’s mask = whistle & face-off.
• Any goal involving goalie contact = NO GOAL.
7. Playoffs
• After Game 27, we announce the Regular Season Winner.
• Last 2 games = playoffs:
- Semi-Final: 1st place plays 2nd place (yes, we know there are only two teams).
- Final: The winner and loser of the Semi-Final play again for the “Playoff Championship” title.
8. Liability Waiver
By playing, you accept all risk. The league, manager, officials, and players are not responsible for injuries or death.
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