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RULES
General rules
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Note: Having girls on boys’ teams is no longer required.
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A game has two 20-minute periods played in straight-time, five against five; the game
clock can be stopped only during the last minute of each period.
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In the event of a tie in preliminary game, there is a shootout. Three players from each
team are chosen and in turn confront the opposing goaltender. If the tie persists, other
players are chosen, one player at a time per team.
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In the event of a tie in quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals, an overtime period of five
minutes (straight-time) is played; four against four.
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If the tie persists, there is a shootout. Three players from each team are chosen and in turn
confront the opposing goaltender.
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If the tie persists, other players are chosen, one player at a time per team.
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Slap shots are not permitted.
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A team earns one point for every goal scored.
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The game ball is made out of flexible plastic.
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A goal scored using a player’s hands or feet is not accepted if the player intentionally
tries to score in this way.
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A goal is accepted if the ball passes the goalposts or if the goaltender's glove is behind
the line.
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A player on the offense cannot stay in the goal crease while waiting for a pass (applicable
only if there is a goal crease).
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The ball must cross into the opponent's zone first. Otherwise, it is out of play. The ball is
put back into play outside of the zone. A player is therefore not allowed to wait for a pass
in the opponent's zone before the ball has crossed over. The zones are separated by the
centre line in the gymnasium.
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When the ball goes out of bounds, the game is picked up where the ball went out of play.
The team not touching the ball before it went out of bounds takes possession of the ball
(if necessary).
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It is recommended that the goaltender wear protective gear (a helmet, gloves, shin guards
and a long-sleeved shirt).
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Players must wear protective glasses. Coaches are responsible for providing protective
glasses to their players. If the number of pairs is insufficient, players may wear a hockey
helmet with a full-face visor. Protective glasses (in limited quantities) may be borrowed
from the organizing committee if needed. The FNEC is not responsible for any injury or
incident if a player is not wearing protective glasses for whatever reason.
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Plastic hockey stick blades are mandatory. No restrictions are placed on the material of
the shaft.
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Depending on the duration of the previous game, teams have 10 to 15 minutes before
each game to get ready and warm up. If a team arrives late during the warm-up period, it
receives a two-minute (straight-time) penalty. If a team is not present when the game is
scheduled to begin, it loses by default.
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If the previous game runs late, the teams have a minimum of five minutes (straight-time)
to warm up.
Penalties
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No contact will be tolerated.
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High sticking is called as soon as the stick is raised above the hips. However, if there is
no risk of injury, no penalty is given; the team just loses possession of the ball.
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A penalty is automatically given for blows made with a stick.
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A player who is not wearing protective glasses on the playing field is given a penalty.
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A penalty lasts two minutes (straight-time).
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A player who receives three penalties during a given game is ejected from the game.
However, the said player is allowed to play in the next game.
F IRST N ATIONS E DUCATION C OUNCIL I NTER -‐ SCHOOL G AMES Team rankings
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Teams are ranked according to the number of wins and losses they accumulate during the
preliminary round.
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In the event of a tie in the ranking, the winning team is the one that won the game played
between the two teams.
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"Points for" are calculated according to the points scored by the player's team.
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"Points against" are calculated according to the number of points allowed by the player's
team.
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If a tie persists, the difference between the points scored by the team and the points
allowed by the team is calculated (points for and points against).
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If necessary, the ranking of the two teams is determined by a draw.