RULES & REGULATIONS
The active playing rules for The LUG will be based off of the Hockey Canada Rule/Casebook combination, with few exceptions. Should your team require further clarification on any rule or regulation, send the league an email in the contact section of the website and we will respond back to you as soon as possible.
The notes below indicate the rules and regulations that cater specifically to our gameplay.
GAME SET UP
Period Length: Two Twelve (12) minute, and one Fifteen (15) minute RUN TIME periods. After each period, the next period will begin immediately, with a maximum break of 45 seconds, switching sides is optional and not necessary. The last 30 seconds of each period will be stop-time. ***
Run Time: If the score in a game is within a margin of 3 or less goals, it will be STOP TIME for the last 3 minutes of the game. The last 30 seconds of each period will be stop time.
Warm Ups: There will be a two (2) minute warm up before each game, after which the clock will immediately begin to run.
Shootout: In the event of a tie, teams will shoot a 3 shooter sudden-death shot-for-shot (at the same time) shootout, time-permitting.
50 Minute Time Frame: All games work under a 50 minute ice slot, and as such, games will run by the 50 minute framework for overtime and stop time purposes. if a game is going over, then it can be ended early.
Switching sides after periods is optional: After each period, it is up to the discretion of the captains on whether or not the teams should switch sides. We strongly recommend not switching sides.
Two Line Pass is Permitted: Passing from behind the centre ice line is permitted, and will not result in a whistle blown.
Icing is only from behind the defensive teams blue line: Icing will only be called if the puck is shot from behind the defensive teams own blue line to behind the opposing teams goal line.
FIGHTING
Fighting is NOT permitted in LUG Hockey. Any player involved in an altercation that the official deems a fight, will be automatically ejected from the game with the potential for a further suspension from the league. A meeting will be held with the offending player(s), the respective team captain(s) and the League GM to determine the course of action.
Standings
Win: Two (2) points will be awarded for a win.
Tie/Shootout Loss: One (1) point will be awarded.
Loss: Zero (0) points will be awarded.
Standings Tie Breakers
1. Points
2. Win %
3. Head to Head
4. Goal Differential
5. Wins
6. Coin Flip
PENALTIES
Minor Penalty (3 min run time), Double Penalty (6 min run time), Major (8 min run time).
No penalty will be given for a delay of game if a player shoots the puck out of play unintentionally (not NHL rules).
Face-offs following any minor penalty will take place in the offending teams defensive zone (NHL rules).
Three minor Penalties will result an ejection from the game.
Referee’s have full discretion over in game activity pertaining to penalties and ejections. Even if not explicitly written here, the referee may make in game decisions dependant on the situation.
Suspensions will be given at the discretion of league management and referees. No refunds will be given.
EQUIPMENT
Players must wear skates, pants, jock strap, shin pads, hockey gloves, and helmet in order to participate in league games.
All helmets MUST be CSA approved.
Players must wear a helmet with a cage or visor. Goalies must wear a full goalie facemask.
Helmet chinstraps must be done up at all times a player is on the ice.
GOALIE MASK CONTACT
A whistle will be blown after any instance in which a puck is shot off the face mask of a goaltender.
ALCOHOL - IMPORTANT
Any alcoholic beverages on the team bench will result in 'Team Expulsion' from the league. No glass bottles of any sort are allowed on the bench. Alcohol is prohibited in all arenas. Any problems resulting from alcohol on arena property will lead to expulsion from the league without refund. All arenas have requested that The LUG ensure that teams playing in The LUG will not bring alcohol to the arenas. Tailgating is considered drinking on the property and is strictly forbidden. If any one single player or group of players is found to have had alcohol in the dressing room or out on the property grounds, they will be given a warning and issued a 4 min team penalty for Abuse of Facility to start the next game. Automatic. A second offence will have the players in question reprimanded and/or suspended depending on the situation. This second offence will also see a 4 min team penalty for Abuse of Facility to start each period for the next 2 games. Automatic. There is no discussion regarding this decision. Over and above this, should the arena management decide to further enforce some form of disciplinary action, they are entitled to do so and The LUG will support this decision. Your cooperation in this sensitive area is appreciated
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
LUG Hockey reserves the right to impose disciplinary action against any player deemed to have broken the rules and regulations of the league including but not limited to suspension and expulsion with ZERO cash refund.
Playoffs
All rules and regulations remain the same for playoffs during LUG Hockey Gameplay.
Ringers / Substitute Players are not permitted. If a team is deemed to have players that are not on the roster during playoffs, the game will be considered default for the accused team.
If a team is unable to fill a minimum of 5 players and a goalie for a playoff game. The game can be defaulted by the team short of players unless both captains agree to play.
Game Defaults
If a team voluntarily defaults a scheduled LUG Hockey game under the agreed schedule. The team will be given a warning.
If a team voluntarily defaults a second time, the team could be subject to league ejection. The circumstance will be put under review by LUG Management and a final decision will be made.
LUG Hockey does not tolerate game defaults under voluntary circumstances.
Extra players and Ringers
LUG Permits the use of extra players during regular season if and only if the considered team has 7 or less players. If at that time the team will be able to recruit players to substitute for the team for a maximum of 10 players.
Extra players cannot be players who play competitive hockey - Jr A. , Jr. B. , Jr. C, USPORTS (Canadian University), NCAA (USA College). This also applies for goalies.
Extra players are not permitted for PLAYOFFS under any circumstance.
Arena Behaviour
All players/coaches/fans/LUG affiliates are expected to respect LUG HOCKEY Arena Rules.
- Shooting pucks, balls or other objects in the arena common areas is prohibited.
- Use of profanity, slander, racial comments or any kind of inappropriate language is not permitted.
- Groups/Individuals are responsible for any damage caused to the facility.
- Garbage must be placed in receptacles provided. This includes arena locker rooms.
- Spitting/Chewing tobacco products is strictly prohibited in all areas of the arena.
- Anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be refused entry and or removed from the premises.
- Possession and/or consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited and includes the locker rooms and arena benches.
- Smoking/Vaping of any kind will not be prohibited in the arena or in the locker rooms.
Payment Policy
LUG Holds the right to take disciplinary action on teams that have not fulfilled the full balance of team fees 2 weeks after the first game is played.
LUG Teams are expected to pay the full amount designated to each league regardless of rostered players.
Referees
At absolutely no point will poor treatment of officials will be permitted under any circumstance.
The referees hold the right for final decision during gameplay for penalties.
