Bender Hockey League

League Rules

1. Warm ups will be 3 minutes prior to the start of the game. You may want to stretch prior to getting out on the ice.
2. No checking. We all have to work the next day.
3. Slap shots allowed. Keep the sticks below the waist as much as possible.
4. Keep the shifts short. If you are on the ice longer than 2 minutes you probably weren’t skating hard enough.
5. Scoring is limited to 3 goals per player for the game.
6. Regular Season Tie Games: Ties will be settled with a 3-person shootout. Players may not take a second shot until everyone on their team has had a turn. This rule carries over throughout the season to ensure everyone gets a chance to try a penalty shot.
7. Tournament Overtime Format: Sudden-death overtime will proceed as follows:
   • 4-on-4 for 4 minutes
   • 3-on-3 for 3 minutes
   • 2-on-2 for 1 minute
   • 1-on-1 for 1 minute
8. 17 minute periods. Clock runs continuously unless there is an injury or the referee needs a stop. We adhere to the 3-3-3 rule: the game clock will only stop during the last three minutes of the third period if the score margin is three goals or less.
9. Playoff seeding will be based on record. Ties will be broken by head-to-head results, followed by total goals scored.