Associations decided at the January meeting that overtime for playoffs will be played as follows:

Overtime

Overtime shall be played to determine a winner in all playoff games except the first game of 2 game total goals series.

Overtime will consist of a 5 minute stop time period, sudden victory.  Teams play with a full complement of players on the ice (5 players plus a goaltender or 6 skaters).  All penalties remain in effect.  Teams do not change ends.

If score remains tied, there will be a shoot out.  Home team decides which team shoots first.  Each team alternates shots through 3 players.  If still tied, teams will alternate 1 player at a time until a winner is decided.

No player may shoot a second time until all players on the team have shot once.

Players who still have time remaining on penalties at the end of the overtime period must remain on the penalty bench until the completion of the shoot out and are not allowed to participate in the shoot out.  This includes misconducts.  No player that has been ejected from the game due to penalty or stick infractions may participate in the shoot out.

Teams must use a goaltender to defend during the shoot out.

Scorekeepers will note on the score sheet the number of each player who takes part in the shoot out in order and indicate whether the shot was successful or not.

A copy of the overtime format and the shoot out format must be posted in the Officials dressing room (Referees’ Room), and a copy must be available at the scorekeeper’s bench. (penalty box).  Attaching it to the score book is acceptable.

Failure to comply with the overtime and shoot out rules may result in forfeiture and coaches may be liable for further sanctions or suspension.

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