28TH Annual Bill Batten Memorial Tournament
General Information
This tournament is sanctioned by OMHA #6162
All OMHA rules will apply.
Tournament Convenor decisions are final.
Entry fee is $800 with no additional gate fees
Each team is guaranteed 3 games of round robin play
MVP awards will be handed out for each game
Games will be played at South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter, Stephen Township Arena in Huron Park and Hensall Recreation Centre in Hensall
Registration
OMHA approved rosters and travel permits are required.
Registration can be completed online at www.southhuronminorhockey.ca
Registration will be finalized and confirmed after receipt of registration, roster, travel permit and payment of entry fee which can be mailed to PO Box 412, Exeter ON, N0M 1S6 – Attn: Bill Batten Memorial Tournament.
Tournament/Game Format
Round Robin games will be played for points as follows
11 points are available per game,
2 points for winning a period, 1 point for tying a period
4 points for winning a game, 2 points for tying a game
1 point for a shut out
Periods will be 10-10-12 except for Bantam which will be 10-10-15
There will be no time outs permitted during round robin play.
One, thirty (30) second timeout shall be permitted for each team during semi and final games. These must be used during regulation time, there will be no time outs in overtime periods.
There is no overtime in round robin play.
Overtime for ‘finals’ games will consist of a 5 minute sudden victory period with 3 skaters plus a goalie for each team. A penalty during an overtime period will result in the opposing team adding a skater. If the score remains tied after the 5 minute period, a shootout will occur with 3 shooters per team. If the score continues to remain tied, a sudden victory shootout will take place. Each player must shoot once before any player may reshoot. Shooters will go at the same time
In the event of a tie in round robin standings, tie breaker will rules are as follows
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Win/Loss record
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Head to Head
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Goals for/Goals for plus goals against
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Least Penalty Minutes
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Flip a Coin
If 3 teams or more are tied, after one team has been eliminated, tie breaker rules will start again at 1.
Miscellaneous
Home team shall be a designated on the tournament schedule
In the event of a jersey conflict, the home team will change their jerseys
It is the responsibility of the team to ensure all bench staff sign the game sheet prior to the start of each game.
Any penalties or suspensions will be determined by the referees and will follow OMHA guidelines. Additional games/penalties due to outside circumstances will be determined by OMHA after submission of tournament information upon completion.