We’re excited to host you and want to make you aware of the following rules and guidelines for the 31st Annual Girls Major Showcase!

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Game Rules

Coincidental Penalties: Washout (play continues 5-on-5). Penalized players will serve time; substitutions come from the bench.
Hybrid Icing: No team choice of faceoff location.
Line Changes: Allowed at all stoppages.
Hand Passes: Not allowed in any zone. Faceoffs for hand passes or high sticks go one zone back.
Equipment Requirements:
– All players must wear full-face shields/cages and mouthguards.
– Goalies must wear helmets when sitting on the bench.

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Penalties

Minor: 1:30 minutes
Major: 4:00 minutes
Misconduct: 7:30 minutes
Game Misconduct: Ejection from the remainder of that game only
Disqualification: 4:00 major + ejection from that game and the next

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Game Format

• Regulation Games:
  – Two 23-minute stop-time halves (46 minutes total)
  – Ice cleaning at halftime
  – No overtime in tied games

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Playoffs

• 12 teams qualify, playoffs start Sunday morning. Finals seedings won’t be determined until later Saturday evening so please keep checking the app and our social channels to find out if your team made the playoffs.
  The top two teams in each division will make the playoffs and then the next 4 best-of-the-rest.

• Playoff Rounds (First Round, Quarterfinals, Semifinals):
  Two 13-minute stop-time halves (26 minutes total)
  If tied after regulation:
  – 3-player shootout
  – Sudden death shootout if still tied (no repeat shooters)

• Championship Game:

Two 15-minute stop-time halves (30 minutes total)
If tied:
– 5-minute 3-on-3 sudden death OT
– Followed by shootout if still tied

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Playing Time Guidelines

All players must receive equal playing time for the first 41 minutes.
Goalies must split time each game.
No special teams (e.g., power play or penalty kill units).
Final 5 minutes and OT: Playing time is at the coach’s discretion if the game is close.

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Security Notice

Players should not bring money or valuables into locker rooms. Leave items in a car or with a parent.
HNIB is not responsible for lost or stolen items, including electronics.