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NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship Participants:
On behalf of Fairfield University and our co-host Yale University, I congratulate you on your appearance
in the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship and welcome you to the Webster Bank
Arena at Harbor Yard and the City of Bridgeport.
We at Fairfield University are extremely proud to serve as the host institution for this event. The East
region has a rich college hockey history and this year’s tournament will add another chapter to the
tradition. We hope this is a memorable experience for all involved.
In order to assist with your arrangements and facilitate your tournament preparation, refer to the
participating institution’s checklist.
If you have any questions, please contact the tournament director, Pat Murphy at 203/254-4000 x2102
or [email protected]
Congratulations on a successful regular season and best of luck throughout the tournament.
Sincerely,
Eugene P. Doris
Director of Athletics
Fairfield University
Table of Contents
Section 1 • Introduction/Welcome ................. 1
Section 2 • NCAA Mission Statement .............. 1
Section 3 • NCAA Staff/Committee ................. 1
Section 4 • Definition of Staff Roles ................ 1
Section 5 • Host Personnel ............................. 2
Championship Website
Section 6 • Checklist....................................... 4
Section 7 • Schedule of Events ....................... 6
Administrative Meeting
Banquet/Social/Reception
Fan Festival
News Conferences
Practices
Pregame
Section 8 • Championship Format .................. 9
Bracket Format
Determination of Home/Away Teams
Section 9 • Championship Operations ............ 9
Emergency/Evacuation Plan
Hospitality
Lost and Found
National Anthem
Officiating
Player Introductions
Post-Championship and Competition
Site Evaluations
Scouting
Team Hosts
Videotaping
Section 10 • Competition Site ....................... 11
Competition Site Maps
Locker Rooms
Parking
Participant Entrance
Section 11 • Directions ................................. 13
Section 12 • Drug Testing ............................. 14
Athlete Notification
Media Obligations
Next Day Testing
Participating Institution’s Notification
Prolonged Test
Testing Process
Section 13 • Equipment................................ 15
Section 14 • Expenses/Reimbursement ........ 15
Per Diem
Travel Expense System (TES)
Section 15 • Lodging .................................... 16
Headquarters Hotel
Team Hotels
Section 16 • Media Services ......................... 17
Credentials – Photo, TV, Participant
Interview Policies
Media Materials Requested
Media Services
Television/Webcasts
Section 17 • Medical .................................... 18
Ambulance
Athletic Training
Championship Medical Contacts
Concussion Management
Hospitals and Emergency Services
Medical Examinations
Physicians
Section 18 • Participant Expectations &
Guidelines ................................................ 20
Ethical Behavior by Coaches
Misconduct
Sportsmanship
Sports Wagering
Tobacco Ban
Section 19 • Security ................................... 22
Media/Interview Area
Team Locker Room
Section 20 • Team Travel/Transportation ..... 22
Airports
Bus Companies
Police Escorts
Rental Cars
Short’s Travel Management
Section 21 • Tickets ...................................... 25
Allotments
Ticket Location
Ticket Distribution
Complimentary Tickets
Payment
Non-playing Participant Seating
Ticket Prices
Will-Call Tickets
(continued)
Section 22 • Travel Party .............................. 26
Band/Spirit Squad/Mascots
Bench Passes/Assignments
Bench Size
Squad Size
Travel Party Size
Section 23 • Trophies and Awards ................ 27
Additional Award Ordering
All-Tournament Team
Participation Award
Section 24 • Uniforms .................................. 28
Laundry
Logo Policy
Section 25 • Host City Information ............... 29
Dining Options
Hotels
Transportation
Team Information Form
Team Pass List (Practice)
Team Pass List (Semifinals)
Team Pass List (Regional Final)
Pass List for Band Members
Pass List for Cheerleaders/Mascot
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APPENDIXES
Appendix A – Pre-Championship Call Agenda
Appendix B – Administrative Meeting Agenda
Appendix C – Disqualification/Game Misconduct
Disclosure Form
Appendix D – Supplemental Discipline Policy Form
Appendix E – NCAA Tournament Supplemental Discipline
Appendix F – Pregame Timing Sheets
Appendix G – Mult Box Information
Appendix H – Video Replay Policies and Procedures
Appendix I – Timeout Policy
Appendix J – Bracket
Section 1 - Introduction/Welcome
On behalf of the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee, thank you for being an important part of the
2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.
Administration of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship is under the direction of the
Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. The hosts play an integral part in the successful administration
of the championship.
The purpose of this manual is to outline the responsibilities of the tournament director and other host
institution personnel for the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship. It is designed to use in
conjunction with, not in place of, the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Pre-Championship Manual,
which provides more general policies for the administration of the championship.
Section 2 - NCAA Mission Statement
The Core Purpose of the NCAA is to govern competition in a fair, safe, equitable and sportsmanlike
manner, and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational
experience of the student-athlete is paramount.
Section 3 - NCAA Staff/Committee
NCAA Staff
Chad Tolliver
Assistant Director, Championships and Alliances,
Operations
Phone: 317/917-6706
Cell: 317/966-6458
Email: [email protected]
NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey
Committee Member
Brian Riley
Men's Ice Hockey Coach
U.S. Military Academy
Phone: 845/938-4273
Email: [email protected]
Section 4 - Definition of Staff Roles
The host institution/conference shall appoint staff members to assume the positions of tournament
director and media coordinator.
Tournament Director. This individual shall be the director of athletics/commissioner of the host
institution/conference and shall maintain ultimate responsibility for the local operation of the event. Bid
proposals from prospective host institutions/conferences shall be authorized by the tournament
director.
Tournament Manager. The tournament director shall appoint a knowledgeable person, preferably with
experience in tournament administration and game management, to serve in this position. The function
of the tournament manager is to ensure that the policies of the committee are applied. Specific
responsibilities may include direction and supervision of facility arrangements, ticket sales, and
development of participant information, security, lodging, transportation, promotions, financial
administration and adherence to the policies outlined in the NCAA operations manual for hosts.
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The tournament manager will also provide the NCAA with a post-championship evaluation including
suggestions for future conduct of the championship.
Media Coordinator. The media coordinator, preferably the sports information director of the host
institution/conference, shall work with the NCAA media coordinator or championships manager to
ensure that the committee’s policies regarding media are applied. Responsibilities may include planning
and supervision of media work areas, coordination of all news conferences, statistical services and
communications.
Section 5 - Host Personnel
Tournament Director
Pat Murphy
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2102
C: 203/395-6132
F: 203/254-4270
E: [email protected]
Tournament Director
Wayne Dean
Senior Associate Director of Athletics
Yale University
W: 203/432-1462
C: 203/640-3358
E: [email protected]
Promotions/Marketing Director
Mary Alice Limperopulos
Marketing & Promotions Graduate Asst.
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2265
F: 203/254-4270
E: [email protected]
Sports Information Contact
Jack Jones
Director of Sports Information
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4116
C: 203/650-5907
F: 203/254-4117
E: [email protected]
Facility Manager
Shane Beardsley
Director of Operations
Arena at Harbor Yard
W: 203/345-2300 x4802
F: 203/333-8811
C: 914/447-5931
E: [email protected]
Sports Information Contact
Steve Conn
Assistant Director of Athletics
Yale University
W: 203/432-1456
C: 203/530-2945
F: 203/432-1454
E: [email protected]
Souvenir Concessions Manager
Chris Morgan
General Manager Food & Beverage
Arena at Harbor Yard
W: 203/345-4888
F: 203/870-2656
C: 347/291-3400
E: [email protected]
Ticket Manager
Jay Eylward
Box Office Manager
Arena at Harbor Yard
W: 203/345-4810
F: 203/345-4914
E: [email protected]
Drug Testing
Mark Ayotte
Director of Sports Medicine
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2102
C: 203/395-6482
F: 203/254-4065
E: [email protected]
Ticket Information
Ticketmaster
Phone: 203/368-1000
Online: www.ticketmaster.com
Dedicated Internet Site & Contact
www.arenaatharboryard.com
Jay Eylward
203/345-2401
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Athletic Training
Mark Ayotte
Director of Sports Medicine
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2102
C: 203/395-6482
F: 203/254-4065
E: [email protected]
Equipment Manager
Allen Gibson
Associate Director of Athletics
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2491
C: 203/395-6204
F: 203/254-4270
E: [email protected]
Athletic Training
Rich Kaplan, ATC
Head Hockey Athletic Trainer
Yale University
W: 203/432-2467
F: 203/432-7772
C: 203/314-8927
E: [email protected]
Band/Cheerleader Liaison
Jason Arnold – Marie Chaisson
Band Director – Cheer/Dance Dir.
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2747
F: 203/254-4270
C: 646/226-9940
Team Physician
Robert Stanton, MD
Team Physician / Orthopedist
W: 203/337-2600
E:
[email protected]
Transportation Liaison
Pat Murphy
Fairfield University
W: 203/254-4000 x2102
F: 203/254-4270
E: [email protected]
Food Concessions Manager
Chris Morgan
General Manager Food & Beverage
Arena at Harbor Yard
W: 203/345-4888
F: 203/870-2656
C: 347/291-3400
E: [email protected]
Promotions/Marketing Director
Patrick O’Neill
Assistant Director of Athletics
Yale University
W: 203/432-2205
C: 203/376-6973
E: [email protected]
Equipment Manager
Jeffrey Torre
Head Equipment Manager
Yale University
W: 203/432-1428
C: 203/376-7734
F: 203/432-7772
E: [email protected]
Championship Website
For more information about the Division I men’s ice hockey championship, please visit the following link:
http://www.NCAA.com/sports/icehockey-men/d1.
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Section 6 - Checklist
COMMUNICATION FROM THE NCAA
Selection Show. The NCAA selection show is scheduled to air on Sunday, March 23, at noon Eastern
time on ESPNU HD. Following selections, the championship bracket will be available on the NCAA
website at www.NCAA.com.
Conference Call. A conference call will be conducted on Monday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. Eastern
time, with the four participating teams as well as representatives from the NCAA and host
institution/facility. Participating teams must be represented by their athletics director (or designee),
head coach, sports information director and ticket manager.
The conference call dial-in number is 866/590-5055 and the access code is 5805879.
Participating institution checklist (see next page.)
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PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION CHECKLIST
This checklist is arranged in chronological order to be of assistance to those individuals who have
specific institutional responsibilities for regional competition.
Determine and invite official travel party.
Determine ticket allocations (e.g., team, official travel party and booster group).
Determine institutional policy regarding travel expenses for various groups (e.g., official travel
party, student-athletes, band and cheerleaders, etc.).
Make official travel party arrangements through the NCAA travel service, Short’s Travel.
Make ground transportation arrangements for team, band/cheerleaders, boosters and alumni
groups (e.g., buses, rental cars, etc.) through Go Ground Options.
Distribute copies of team manual to all staff members who may be assigned specific
tournament responsibilities (e.g., coaches, athletic trainers, manager, designated
administrator, sports information contact, ticket manager, band director and cheerleader
coach).
Send .jpg of team logo to Jack Jones at [email protected]. The team logo should also be sent
as an .eps field to Sean Ward at [email protected].
Send copy of institutional PSA and institutional fight song to Mary Alice Limperopulos at
[email protected].
By 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24: Email the Team Information Form and Pass Lists (Practice,
Game Days, Band Members, Cheerleaders and Mascot) to Pat Murphy at
[email protected].
By 5 p.m. ET, Tuesday, March 25: Deadline for members of the media to request credentials
online at www.NCAA.com/media. Please contact Jack Jones at [email protected] or
603/862-0730 with any questions.
By 5 p.m. ET, Tuesday, March 25: Contact your assigned hotel property and provide your
rooming list for the team block of 25 rooms and the 25 rooms being held on a contingency
basis, as well as, any catering requests or team function requirements.
Prepare an itinerary and review schedule of events, including news conferences, practice
schedule, meetings, etc.
Review will-call and player guest admissions and other ticket procedures.
By Noon ET, Wednesday, March 26: Discuss ticket procedures and policies, and amount of
allocated tickets utilized, with host ticket manager, Jay Eylward at 203/345-4810 or
[email protected].
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Section 7 - Schedule of Events
EAST REGIONAL (Bridgeport, Connecticut)
(Eastern time)
Thursday, March 27
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
ESPN team headshots and interviews (Game #1 Lower Seed)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Practice (Game #1 Lower Seed)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ESPN team headshots and interviews (Game #1 Higher Seed)
12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
News conference (Game #1 Lower Seed)
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Practice (Game #1 Higher Seed)
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
ESPN team headshots and interviews (Game #2 Lower Seed)
2 - 2:30 p.m.
News conference (Game #1 Higher Seed)
2 - 3 p.m.
Practice (Game #2 Lower Seed)
2 - 3 p.m.
ESPN team headshots and interviews (Game #2 Higher Seed)
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
News conference (Game #2 Lower Seed)
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Practice (Game #2 Higher Seed)
4:30 - 5 p.m.
News conference (Game #2 Higher Seed)
5 - 6 p.m.
Pre-tournament meeting
Friday, March 28
8 - 8:40 a.m.
Practice A (Game #1 Higher Seed picks Practice A or B)
8:55 - 9:35 a.m.
Practice B
9:50 - 10:30 a.m.
Practice C (Game #2 Higher Seed picks Practice C or D)
10:45 - 11:25 a.m.
Practice D
1:20 p.m.
Game #1 Warmup
2 p.m.
Face-off Game #1
5:30 p.m.
Face-off Game #2
Saturday, March 29
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Practice (Winner of Game #1)
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Practice (Winner of Game #2)
2:20 p.m.
Game #3 Warmup
3 p.m.
Face-off East regional final
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Administrative Meeting
[Reference: Misconduct in this manual and Bylaws 31.02.3 and 31.1.10 in the NCAA Division I Manual.]
A meeting of the directors of athletics, coaches and sports information directors of the competing
teams, and committee members shall be held the day before the start of competition. All matters
pertaining to eligibility of student-athletes shall be determined at the meeting. Rules and other
tournament matters will be presented and discussed, including players’ benches and which teams will
wear home-team colors. The chair of the Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee (or his or her designee)
shall be in charge of the meeting.
The NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee representative(s) will conduct a meeting of the
administrators and head coaches of the competing teams to review tournament procedures at the
Webster Bank Arena 3rd Floor from 5 – 6 p.m. on Thursday March 27th. Each institution must submit its
Disqualification/Game Misconduct Disclosure Form to the committee representative at the meeting.
The agendas for the regional participant conference call and the pre-championship meeting can be
found in the Appendixes.
It is mandatory that each institution be represented by an Administrator, Head Coach, Sports
Information contact and Ticket Office contact.
Banquet/Social/Reception
A reception at the Webster Bank Arena in the Fairfield University Stags Club (4th Floor) will follow the
pre-tournament meeting for all coaches and administrators.
Fan Festival
A Fan Festival will take place on Saturday March 29th from 1-3pm. The festival will be adjacent to the
Webster Bank Arena on Main Street under the Interstate 95 overpass. The festival will be sponsored by
the Bridgeport DSSD.
News Conferences
Thursday, March 27
12:45 - 1:15 p.m.
News conference (Game #1 Lower Seed)
2 - 2:30 p.m.
News conference (Game #1 Higher Seed)
3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
News conference (Game #2 Lower Seed)
4:30 - 5 p.m.
News conference (Game #2 Higher Seed)
Friday, March 28
Postgame #1
News conference with participating coaches and student-athletes
Postgame #2
News conference with participating coaches and student-athletes
Saturday, March 29
Postgame
News conference with participating coaches and student-athletes
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Postgame Interviews. All coaches and student-athletes must be made available for post-competition
interviews after the “cooling-off” period. This not only applies to formal press conferences, but also to
any interview requests made to coaches and/or student-athletes not involved in the press conference.
Failure to do so may result in possible misconduct, as determined by the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice
Hockey Committee.
Throughout the championship, press conferences are scheduled for the convenience of the press
representatives, the coaches and the student-athletes representing the participating institutions. They
are designed to provide the media with tournament information required for thorough coverage, and to
limit the time demands placed upon the coaches and student-athletes.
Coaches’ Obligation. Regardless of any regular-season radio or television contract(s), the coach is
obligated to the entire covering media during the championship and must report to the interview room
immediately after the cooling-off period. The coach cannot delay a post-competition interview with the
covering media to conduct a program for a single newspaper, radio or television reporter, unless
requested to remain for a short interview (not to exceed four minutes) by the television entity that has
been granted television rights by the NCAA. They may, however, open their dressing rooms and/or
report to the interview area before the cooling-off period ends, and make themselves available to all
media representatives staffing the championship. Should a coach permit one media agency to enter the
dressing room before the cooling-off period has ended, the dressing room shall be opened to all other
media representatives desiring access to the area.
Open Locker Room Policy. NCAA championships have an “open locker room policy,” which is
administered by the media coordinator on site. Locker rooms will be open for a period of 30 minutes
directly after the cooling-off period.
Cooling-Off Period. A cooling-off period has been set aside for a coach to be with the student-athletes in
the locker room after the game. The period begins when the coach enters the dressing room
immediately after the game or interview with ESPN or NCAA Productions. The period will be ten minutes
for the losing team and twenty minutes for the winning team. A coach may shorten the cooling-off
period, but may not extend it.
Order of Appearance. The losing coach and players shall be scheduled in the interview room before the
winning coach and players.
Team Media. All media shall apply for credentials at www.NCAA.com/media by 5 p.m. Eastern time on
Tuesday, March 25. Please contact Jack Jones at [email protected] or 603/862-0730 with any
questions.
Practices
Teams shall be allowed to practice in the arena on the day or evening before the opening of the
tournament, on the day of the game and on the day or evening between sessions. The ice hockey
committee is authorized to schedule or reassign practice times.
Practices not occurring on game days may be open to the public and media. No one, including opposing
teams, is permitted to watch practices on game days.
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Pregame
Please see the pregame timing sheets located in the Appendixes.
Section 8 - Championship Format
Bracket Format
NCAA member institutions that sponsor Division I men’s ice hockey are eligible for the Division I
championship. The Division I championship will include 16 teams.
The championship playoff format involves four predetermined regional sites with four teams assigned to
each site. Regional competition will be conducted March 28-30.
The four regional winners advance to the Men’s Frozen Four which will be conducted April 10
(semifinals) and April 12 (final). The entire championship will use a single-elimination format.
Determination of Home/Away Teams
The highest-seeded team will be the home team in each contest.
Section 9 - Championship Operations
Emergency/Evacuation Plan
The facility liaison and NCAA staff shall review with the local law-enforcement agencies their
procedures for circumstances requiring emergency evacuation of the facility or interruption of
the game. Facility management is reminded of its responsibility to provide sufficient security
and/or law-enforcement personnel to ensure that access to the competition and surrounding
areas is restricted to players and credentialed individuals.
In the event of a critical incident, contact the NCAA manager immediately before any decisions
are made.
Hospitality
For information or to purchase Club Seating please contact Alayne Murphy from the Webster Bank
Arena at 203/345-2300 x4819 or by email at [email protected].
Lost and Found
For lost items please contact Shane Beardsley from the Webster Bank Arena at 203/345-2300 x4802 or
by email at [email protected].
National Anthem
The highest seeded team’s band, if available, will be asked to play the national anthem prior to the
game in which its team is competing. The anthem shall be played before each game.
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Officiating
Officials are selected by the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee. Assignments will be provided
to the head coaches 90 minutes prior to each game.
Video Replay. Please refer to video replay information in the Appendixes.
Player Introductions
During introductions, players shall take their helmets off. It is recommended that nonstarters leave their
helmets on the bench and that starters leave their helmets on the goal cage.
The introduction procedure shall be as follows: (1) upon returning to the ice, both teams shall circle
their respective ends of the ice twice and assemble at their respective goal lines; (2) the U.S. national
anthem shall be played; (3) the “visiting team” starters will be introduced first, then the “home team”
starters; (4) after being introduced, each starter shall skate to the blue line; (5) after the introduction of
each respective team’s starting lineup, the remaining players shall skate to the blue line; and (6) after
the introductions, the teams may have a short huddle at their respective goals before the face-off.
Post-Championship & Competition Site Evaluations
All evaluations will be sent from the NCAA at the conclusion of play.
Scouting
Scouting seats shall be reserved only for the official members of the coaching staffs of the teams
participating in the tournament.
Semifinal Game No. 1 – Eight seats (two each for the two participating teams and two each for the
participants of Game No. 2)
Semifinal Game No. 2 – Six seats (two each for the two participating teams and two for the winner
of Game No. 1)
Team Hosts
Seed 1
Seed 2
Seed 3
Seed 4
Chris Honnen
Patrick Smith
Andrew Breault
Ben Wibly
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
cell: 203/393-8419
cell: 203/494-0640
cell: 203/804-7207
cell: 860/329-2794
Videotaping
The videotaping or filming of an opponent’s game is not permitted. Institutions are permitted to
videotape championship competition by their teams or their individual student-athletes for archival,
coaching or instructional purposes. Each institution is permitted to use one camera and may videotape
only that portion of the competition in which it participates. The DVD’s may not be used for any
commercial purposes. An institutional representative shall contact the event coordinator at the host site
to arrange for camera space at that site. The host institution shall provide a comparable location for
both competing teams. Additionally, each participating institution may record any of the games
provided it brings the necessary equipment to the television truck well in advance of the game time.
Each institution must bring the proper XLR video/BNC audio connectors and all equipment should be
properly labeled.
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Video Exchange
Teams participating in regional competition are required to forward a video of their most recent game
to their opponent for arrival prior to noon Eastern time on Tuesday, March 25. Teams participating in
the semifinals of the Men’s Frozen Four must forward a video of their regional final game to their
semifinal opponent for arrival prior to noon Eastern time on Wednesday, April 2. In all cases, the video
should be of high quality and contain the complete game.
Section 10 - Competition Site
Competition Site Maps
Webster Bank Arena Seating Chart & Lower Level Map
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Locker Rooms
All locker rooms will be assigned by seed order.
Soundtigers Locker Room
Locker Room 2
Locker Room 3 & 4
Locker Room 1
Seed #1
Seed #2
Seed #3
Seed #4
Team:
Team:
Team:
Team:
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
Parking
The tournament manager will provide each participating institutions with parking passes upon their
arrival at the team hotel and it will be at the front desk. Each participating institution will receive four
parking passes (2) for buses and (2) for private vehicles. If you would rather these passes be express
delivered to your campus, please contact Pat Murphy @ 203/254-4000 x2102 or by email at
[email protected] by noon (ET), Tuesday March 25.
Team buses should park in the loading area located at the rear of the building. The parking for the (2)
private vehicles should park in the Employee Entrance parking lot. Entrance to this lot is located behind
the parking garage. The Media Entrance is easily accessible from this lot.
Participant Entrance
Team entrance will be in the loading dock area in the rear of the Webster Bank Arena
Section 11 - Directions
Directions to the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard
Webster Bank Arena is located at 600 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT
From I-95 Southbound
Take exit 27 (Lafayette Boulevard). Bear left going down the ramp. Turn left onto Lafayette. Go under 195, and take the left onto Frontage Road (do not take the other left onto 1-95 Northbound). Go one
block and the Arena will be on your right.
Alternative Route – From I-95 Southbound
Take exit 29, turn left at the bottom of the ramp, right at the light onto Stratford Avenue. Go straight for
1/2 mile under the bridge and parking is available on the right in the commuter garage.
From Route 8/25 traveling Southbound
Take Exit 3 Main Street - keep left off the exit. Go under the highway and turn left for about 100 yards turn right onto Water Street. Parking is 1/2 mile on the left in the commuter garage.
Parking is a 5 minute walk from the garage to the Arena. Officers will be posted at the intersections to
direct you. Please follow the officer's directions.
From I-95 Northbound
North to Exit 27 (Lafayette Blvd.). At the bottom of the ramp continue straight along South Frontage
Road past Lafayette Blvd. The next street is Broad Street. Go through the light and the Arena is directly
in front of you.
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From the Merritt Parkway Southbound
From the Merritt Parkway, take Exit 52, Route 8 towards Bridgeport. Follow Route 8 to its convergence
with Route 25. Follow Routes 8/25 to Exit 1. At the bottom of the ramp go left onto Prospect Street. Go
past the State Police barracks and turn right (at 2nd light) onto Lafayette Blvd. Go under I-95 and make
left onto South Frontage Road to Broad Street. Go straight at the light and the Arena is directly in front
of you on the right hand side.
From the Merritt Parkway Northbound
From the Merritt Parkway, take Exit 49, Route 25 towards Bridgeport. Follow Route 25 to its
convergence with Route 8. Follow Route 8/25 to Exit 1. At the bottom of the ramp go left onto Prospect
Street. Go past the State Police barracks and turn right (at 2nd light) onto Lafayette Blvd. Go under I-95
and make left onto South Frontage Road to Broad Street. Go straight at the light and the Arena is
directly in front of you on the right hand side.
Take the Train or Bus
The Bridgeport Transportation Center is only a two-block, well-lit walk from Arena at Harbor Yard. This
center is serviced by the Metro North Railroad New Haven line (800.638.7646) and Amtrak
(800.872.7245) as well as the Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority (203.333.3031), which provides
frequent bus service to the Arena.
Section 12 - Drug Testing
The NCAA is dedicated to fair and equitable competition throughout each round of championships
and strongly supports the drug-testing program in order to safeguard the health and safety of the
participating student-athletes.
Athlete Notification
Immediately after any established NCAA cool-down period, a member of the drug-testing crew will
notify student-athletes selected for drug testing. Each student-athlete will be instructed to read and
sign the Team Championship Student-Athlete Notification Form. The notification form will instruct the
student-athlete to report to the testing room within 60 minutes, unless otherwise directed by the
crew member. An institutional representative must be present in the drug testing venue.
Media Obligations
Each team is provided a post-game cool-down period. At the conclusion of the cool-down period, a
member of the drug-testing crew will notify the student-athletes who have been selected for testing.
Notification may take place in the locker room (if applicable) or on the field of play. If a selected
student-athlete is scheduled to participate in any postgame news conference, he/she is required to
attend the news conference first. The student-athlete will be escorted to the drug-testing area after
all of his/her media obligations have been fulfilled.
Next Day Testing
If competition begins at 10 p.m. or later (local time), both teams will be given the option to defer
testing until the next morning. If a team decides to test the next morning, that determination must be
confirmed by the institution no later than immediately following the contest. Once testing has begun,
testing must be completed and cannot be deferred until the next morning. If deferred until the
following day, the testing must begin no later than 10 a.m. (local time) at the original test site.
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Participating Institution’s Notification
The institutional representative will be notified of drug testing no sooner than two (2) hours prior to
the start of the game by the drug-testing crew chief. After the game, a member of the drug-testing
crew will provide the institutional representative with the names of the selected student-athletes.
Prolonged Test
If the student-athlete’s team must depart the championship prior to a student-athlete completing
drug testing, an institutional representative must remain with the student-athlete. If the studentathlete and/or institution incur additional expenses because of the delay (e.g., hotel, transportation
back to campus, etc.), the institution may request reimbursement from the NCAA.
Testing Process
Student-athletes are drug tested through urinalysis and must provide a specimen in view of a drugtesting collector of the same gender. The length of the collection process depends on the studentathlete’s ability to provide an adequate specimen. If a student-athlete provides an adequate specimen
immediately upon arriving in the drug-testing area, the entire process can be completed within 20
minutes. If the student-athlete is unable to provide an adequate specimen, he/she must remain in the
drug-testing area until one is provided. There is no maximum allotted time for a student-athlete to
provide an adequate specimen.
Section 13 - Equipment
Pucks. For the semifinals and finals, the NCAA will send each host site 150 practice pucks and 300 game
pucks.
Section 14 - Expenses/Reimbursement
Per Diem
Transportation expenses and per diem will be provided for an official travel party of 37.
TES System
Expense reimbursement for participation in championships must be filed through the Travel Expense
System (TES), which can be found online at www.NCAA.org > Member Login > Championships > Travel
and Reimbursement Information. All competing institutions must request reimbursement through the
new system in order to receive the appropriate reimbursement.
If you need assistance or experience any technical difficulties, please contact the travel department at
317/917-6757 or by e-mail at [email protected].
Teams and/or individuals should provide themselves sufficient money to meet all expenses throughout
the tournament, including ground transportation, lodging and meal expenses, and other miscellaneous
expenses.
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Section 15 - Lodging
Headquarters Hotel
Bridgeport Holiday Inn
1070 Main Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
Phone: 203/334-1234
Contact: Valerie Mendez
Contact: [email protected]
Team Hotels
For regional competition, hotel reservations for the official travel parties of the competing teams, game
officials and Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee representatives shall be made by the NCAA. The
Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee will assign teams to the respective hotel properties. Once the
teams have been determined and assigned to a hotel, the reservations should be reconfirmed in the
names of the institution; and, therefore, the institutions shall then be responsible for the reservations.
Each participating institution is responsible for making its own arrangements for meeting rooms, meals
and other functions at the team hotel.
For the regional tournament, 51 rooms have been reserved for each participating institution. Twentyfive rooms are guaranteed for the official travel party of each team. Additionally, 25 rooms are reserved
and controlled by each participating institution to use as it sees fit (e.g., athletic department personnel
not included in the official travel party, band, cheerleaders, parents, etc). The 25 additional rooms may
be released without penalty by the institution by 5 p.m. Eastern time on the Tuesday, March 25. Finally,
one suite will be provided on a complimentary basis to each participating institution (in addition to the
50 rooms). Teams interested in late checkout should inquire with respective hotel about this option.
All teams will have rooms guaranteed for the day before and day of competition with the possibility of
remaining until the day after the regional final.
Participating institutions are responsible for the rooms reserved by the NCAA. If an institution prefers to
stay in another hotel, the institution must:
1. Obtain a release of the rooms in writing from the hotel’s general manager, or
2. Utilize the rooms for persons accompanying the official travel party
In either case, the institution is responsible for securing arrangements at another property. If an
institution fails to make satisfactory arrangements for the use of rooms at the assigned hotel, it will be
charged for those rooms.
Hotel assignments (next page)
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Team: TBD (Seed #4)
Trumbull Marriott
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
Contact: Michelle Duquette
[email protected]
Main Line: 860/282-7129
Fax: 860/540-1124
Team: TBD (Seed #2)
Courtyard Marriott - Shelton
780 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
Contact: Felicia Hudson
[email protected]
Hotel Main Line: 203/929-1500
Fax: 203/929-1500
Team: TBD (Seed #3)
Courtyard Marriott - Shelton
780 Bridgeport Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
Contact: Felicia Hudson
[email protected]
Hotel Main Line: 203/929-1500
Fax: 203/929-1500
Team: TBD (Seed #1)
Trumbull Marriott
180 Hawley Lane
Trumbull, CT 06611
Contact: Michelle Duquette
[email protected]
Main Line: 860/282-7129
Fax: 860/540-1124
Section 16 - Media Services
Credentials – Photos, TV, Participant
Members of the media wishing to request credentials should do so online at www.NCAA.com/media by
5 p.m. Eastern time, Tuesday, March 25. Please contact Jack Jones at [email protected] or 603/8620730 with any questions.
The NCAA will print and distribute to host institutions/sponsoring agencies all credentials for both
rounds of the men’s tournament championship. The following will be admitted free of charge: 25 band
members, 12 cheerleaders, one mascot and 37 members of each institution’s official travel party. The
band members, cheerleaders, and mascots will be admitted via a gate list and will be escorted to the
appropriate areas. The members of the official travel party will be provided a credential for entry into
the building as well as access inside the building. Seating will be provided for 37 members of the official
traveling parties when their institutions are not playing. Individuals not included with the official
traveling party of 37 must purchase a ticket.
Up to three additional credentials may be requested. However, those persons must have a ticket for
admittance to the facility. The credential will allow them access to the locker room and interview area.
Interview Policies
Please refer to interview policies in Section 7.
Media Materials Requested
For any special media materials requested, please contact Jack Jones at [email protected] or Steve
Conn at [email protected]
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Media Services
Members of the media wishing to request hotel accommodations at the Holiday Inn- Bridgeport should
contact Michelle Hudson (General Manager) at 203/334-1234.
Television /Webcasts
East Regional Semifinal #1
3/28: 2 p.m. ET (Live on ESPNU HD)
East Regional Semifinal #2
3/28: 5:30 p.m. ET (Live on ESPNU HD)
East Regional Final
3/29: 3 p.m. ET (Live on ESPN2 HD)
Section 17 - Medical
Ambulance
A crew and ambulance will be in the arena at least 30 minutes prior to each game. They will have direct
radio contact with the host athletic training staff. The crew and ambulance will be located near the
zamboni area. Ambulance coverage will be for games only; no EMS crews will be in the arena for
practices. This ambulance service is BLS-level. ALS crews are less than a five-minute response time
away.
American Medical Response, 355 Connecticut Avenue, Bridgeport
203/332-4080
Athletic Training
Certified athletic trainer(s) shall be available in the athletic training facility and assist the participating
institutions’ sports medicine staff. Certified athletic trainer(s) shall be on site for each scheduled
practice or contest. Physician(s) shall be on-call or on site for all practice and game days, depending
on the sport. When applicable, the host institutions shall provide specialty physicians (e.g.,
dermatologists, orthopedic, ophthalmologist), dentist, x-ray technicians, emergency medical
technicians (EMTs) or licensed massage therapists.
Championship Medical Contacts
Rich Kaplan, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer
Yale University
Direct: 203/432-2467
Cell: 203/314-8927
[email protected]
Concussion Management
The NCAA has adopted legislation that requires all active member institutions to have a concussion
management plan for their student-athletes. Participating institutions shall follow their concussion
management plan while participating in NCAA championships. If a participating team lacks
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appropriate medical staff to activate its concussion management plan, the host championship
concussion management plan will be activated.
The legislation notes, in part, that a student-athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms or behaviors
consistent with a concussion shall be removed from athletics activities (e.g., competition, practice,
conditioning sessions) and evaluated by a medical staff member (e.g., sports medicine staff, team
physician) with experience in the evaluation and management of concussions; a student-athlete
diagnosed with a concussion is precluded from returning to athletics activity for at least the
remainder of that calendar day; and medical clearance for return to athletics activity shall be
determined by the team physician or the physician’s designee from the student-athlete’s institution.
In the absence of a team physician or their designee, the NCAA tournament physician will examine the
student-athlete and will determine medical clearance.
A concussion is a brain injury that may be caused by a blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on
the body with an “impulsive” force transmitted to the head. Concussions can occur without loss of
consciousness or other obvious signs. A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from
the previous one (hours, days or weeks) can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having longterm problems. In rare cases, repeat concussions can result in brain swelling, permanent brain
damage and even death.
For further details please refer to the “NCAA Sports Medicine Handbook Guideline on Concussions”
online at www.NCAA.org/health-safety.
Hospitals and Emergency Services
Injured student-athletes who require emergency medical care will be taken to:
Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport
203/384-3190
For non-urgent follow-up of illness or x-ray, etc., please contact Rich Kaplan for appropriate
appointments and scheduling needs.
Directions to Bridgeport Hospital
2.2 mi – about 8 mins
From Arena At Harbor Yard
1. Head northeast on S Frontage Rd toward Main St
0.1 mi
2. Continue on Water St 0.3 mi
3. Turn right at Stratford Ave 0.5 mi
4. Turn left at Waterview Ave 0.7 mi
5. Slight right at Crescent Ave 472 ft
6. Turn left at Seaview Ave 0.2 mi
7. Turn right at Grant St
Bridgeport Hospital will be on the right 0.2 mi
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Medical Examinations
As the event sponsor, the NCAA seeks to ensure that all student-athletes are physically fit to
participate in its championships and have valid medical clearance to participate in the competition.
The NCAA tournament physician, as designated by the host school, has the unchallengeable authority
to determine whether a student-athlete with an injury, illness or other medical condition may expose
others to a significantly enhanced risk of harm and, if so, to disqualify the student-athlete from
continued participation. For all other instances, the student-athlete’s on-site team physician can
determine whether a student-athlete with an injury or illness should continue to participate or is
disqualified. In the absence of a team physician, the NCAA tournament physician will examine the
student-athlete and has valid medical authority to disqualify him or her if the student-athlete’s injury,
illness or medical condition poses a potentially life threatening risk to himself or herself. The chair of
the governing sports committee (or a designated representative) shall be responsible for
administrative enforcement of the medical judgment, if it involves disqualification
Physicians
During each game, Fairfield University physician Dr. Robert Stanton and members of his sports medicine
practice will be in attendance. Also, a team dentist will be on-call throughout the championship. Each
physician has extensive experience working with the men’s hockey program.
Before each game, between periods, and post-game, one or both of the championship physicians can be
found in the athletic training area by the locker rooms. During the games, they will be seated adjacent to
the zamboni area, and will have radio contact at all times. We have the ability to do sutures
immediately, between periods, or post-game; contact Brian Atkins to arrange your request.
Physicians:
Dentist:
Dr. Robert Stanton; Dr. Patrick Kwok
Dr John James-Yale Sports Medicine
Walter Kostrzewski, DMD
203-337-2600
203-432-0334
203-876-9887
Section 18 - Participant Expectations & Guidelines
Ethical Behavior by Coaches
Members of the coaching profession have certain inherent obligations and responsibilities to the
profession, to the student-athletes and to all those with whom they come into contact in the field.
Coaches are expected to be role models who conduct themselves with integrity and high ethical
standards at all times.
The words and actions of a coach carry tremendous influence, particularly on the young people under
his or her direction. It is, thus, imperative that he or she demonstrate and demand high principles of
sportsmanship and ethical behavior.
Therefore, coaches must:
1. Always place the safety and welfare of student-athletes above the value of a win and above any
personal prestige or glory.
2. Ensure that the coaching staff and all others associated with the program treat the studentathletes under their control with fairness and respect.
3. Remember that they are on public display and that their conduct reflects upon the image of their
respective institutions.
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4. Teach their student-athletes strict adherence to the rules and regulations of the sport, the
institution and other governing bodies to which they are responsible.
5. Firmly establish with their student-athletes the standards of acceptable conduct.
6. Treat opponents and assigned officials with respect and demand that student-athletes do the
same, instilling in their student-athletes the importance of respect and sportsmanship over
winning.
7. Ensure that student-athletes understand that taunting, intimidating and baiting opponents is
unacceptable behavior and will not be tolerated.
8. Monitor their coaching staff and student-athletes to ensure that they do not use profane and
vulgar language while representing the institution.
9. Ensure, along with institutional administration, that fans are reminded of the expectations of
sportsmanship and respect for officials and opponents and their supporters.
Misconduct
[Reference: Bylaw 31.02.4 in the NCAA Division I Manual.]
Misconduct in an NCAA championship is any act of dishonesty, unsportsmanlike conduct, unprofessional
behavior or breach of law, occurring from the time the championship field is announced through the
end of the championship, that discredits the event or intercollegiate athletics.
Sportsmanship
The primary goal of the rules is to maximize the safety and enjoyment of the student-athlete.
Sportsmanship is a key part of that goal. Sportsmanship should be a core value in behavior of players
and bench personnel, in crowd control by game management and in the officials’ proper enforcement
of the rules governing related actions.
Sports Wagering
The NCAA defines sports wagering as putting something at risk – such as an entry fee or a wager –
with the opportunity to win something in return. The NCAA opposes all forms of legal and illegal
sports wagering on college sports. Student-athletes and athletics administrators cannot place a sports
wager for any NCAA-sanctioned sport. This includes wagering on the intercollegiate, amateur or
professional level.
A student-athlete involved in sports wagering on the student-athlete’s institution permanently loses
all remaining regular-season and postseason eligibility in all sports. A student-athlete who is involved
in any sports wagering activity that involves college sports or professional athletics, through Internet
gambling, a bookmaker, a parlay card or any other method employed by organized gambling, will be
ineligible for all regular-season and postseason competition for at least one year.
In championships in which a bracket format is used, student-athletes, coaches and administrators may
not participate in bracket competitions where there is both a required entry fee and an opportunity to
win a prize. Student-athletes and administrators may participate under current NCAA rules, in bracket
contests where there is no entry fee but a possibility of winning a prize. Some NCAA member schools,
however, have chosen to ban student-athletes from participating in these types of bracket contests.
Tobacco Ban
The use of tobacco products is prohibited by all game personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, managers and
game officials) in all sports during practice and competition. Uniform penalties (as determined by the
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applicable rules-making committees and sports committees with rules-making responsibilities) shall
be established for such use.
The use of tobacco products by a student-athlete is prohibited during practice and competition. A
student-athlete who uses tobacco products during a practice or competition shall be disqualified for the
remainder of that practice or competition.
Section 19 - Security
Media / Interview Area
Security will be provided at the entrance to the Interview area
Team Locker Room
Security will be provided at the entrance to all locker rooms
Section 20 - Team Travel/Transportation
Airports
Newark International Airport – Newark, NJ
Westchester County Airport
JFK International Airport – New York, NY
Bradley International Airport – Windsor Locks, CT
LaGuardia, New York, NY
TF Green Airport, Warwick, RI
Bus Companies
Peter Pan
Academy Bus
973/961-6000
914/995-4850
718/553-5499
860/292-2000
718/507-5694
888/268-7222
800/237-8747 x1124
201/420-7000
Police Escorts
TBD
Rental Cars
Avis
Budget
Hertz
800/831-2847
203/325-1535
203/324-3131
Thrifty
Enterprise
203/353-8273
203/327-6500
Short’s Travel Management
The participating institution shall be completely responsible for making its own travel reservations in
accordance with the following:
The NCAA’s official travel agency for the tournament is Short’s Travel Management, which can be
reached at 866/655-9215. Institutions can also enter travel manifest and other travel party
information through the travel portal at www.shortstravel.com/ncaachamps.
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The NCAA has adopted the following policies with respect to the travel and expenses incurred by the
competing institution:
1. Air Transportation. Participating institutions shall be required to make all air travel arrangements
with the official travel agency for the approved travel party. The NCAA will pay the agency directly
for such costs. Institutions who fail to use the official agency will not receive reimbursement for
their travel. When reasonable commercial space for air travel is not available, chartered flights
may be offered to the traveling institution. In this case, the cost of the chartered flight will be fully
paid for by the NCAA, for the official traveling party. If reasonable commercial space is available
but the institution chooses to travel by charter, the NCAA will only cover the cost of the
commercial flight. The institution will be responsible for any additional cost for their chartered
flight and will be billed by the official travel agency. In addition, the institution may choose to take
additional travelers over the allowable travel party size. The cost for additional travelers must be
paid by the institution. All charter arrangements must be made through the official travel agency.
The NCAA travel department is responsible for making the determination of what should be
considered reasonable options for the official traveling party.
The NCAA, will reimburse fees for checked baggage charged by commercial airlines. While we
encourage you to take as few bags as necessary, a maximum of two bags per person will be
reimbursed. Fees for oversized or overweight bags will not be reimbursed.
The NCAA, will not reimburse fees charged by the airlines to pre-assign seats, choose premium
seats, or receive priority check-in.
2. Hub Rule. If an institution is eligible to use air transportation to the site of the tournament game,
and there is a major airport located within 150 miles of the tournament site, then the
participating institution is required to fly into/out of that airport and utilize ground transport to
and from the site of competition. This also applies if the originating airport is located within 150
miles of the participating institution’s campus. This policy only applies when airfare is less
expensive from the more distant airport. The NCAA travel staff may increase this mileage limit if
circumstances warrant.
3. Ground Transportation. Teams located within the designated mileage limit of the competition site
are required to travel via ground transportation. Mileage reimbursement is calculated using the
mileage calculator available through the online reimbursement system.
Local transportation is not reimbursable by the NCAA and must be paid by the institution.
Transportation between the team’s hotel and the competition or practice site is considered local
transportation. Please see the NCAA travel policies for the applicable mileage limits.
For individual-team sports, when teams are required to travel by ground transportation to the site
of competition or are eligible for reimbursement at the site, reimbursement will be provided at a
rate of 50 cents per mile, per participant, not the actual cost of ground transportation.
For team sports, when teams are required to travel by ground transportation to the site of
competition or are eligible for reimbursement at the site, bus transportation will be provided
through the NCAA charter bus transportation program.
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Charter Bus Transportation Program
Participating institutions shall be required to make all ground transportation arrangements with
the official NCAA provider, GO Ground Options. The NCAA will pay for the services directly.
Institutions will not have to seek reimbursement for the ground transportation costs that are
reimbursable under the NCAA travel policy. For the charter bus costs that are not covered by the
NCAA travel policy, an institution will have the option, at its own expense, to use the charter bus
services contracted by GO Ground. Institutions will be required to pay for those services at the
time the reservations are made with GO Ground.
The NCAA will pay the actual costs for charter buses. The number of buses paid for is determined
by the travel party size for each sport. Per the transportation policies, the NCAA will reimburse
the following:
Teams that are required to drive to the site of competition: The NCAA will pay the actual costs
of the bus for the round trip from campus to the site of competition, including all days at the site.
Teams that fly to the site of competition: If campus is 25 miles or more from the departure
airport, the NCAA will pay the cost of the airport transfers, both on departure and on return.
If the arrival airport is 25 miles or more from the site of competition, the NCAA will pay the cost of
the bus for the day the team arrives and the day the team departs. Any days in between are
considered local transportation and are at the expense of the institution.
If either of the legs described above are less than 25 miles, no costs will be paid by the NCAA since
local transportation is at the cost of the institution.
Institutions can contact GO Ground at 866/386-4951. Their online ground transportation portal
can be accessed at www.gochampionships.com. The username and password is the same as that
used for the Short’s Travel portal.
4. Per Diem. Per diem will be paid for the allowable travel party. The per diem rate and allowable
days can be found in the NCAA travel policies.
5. Expense Reimbursement. Team expense reports should be filed online through the Travel
Expense System (TES). The login information for the system is the same as that used for the
Short’s travel portal. The system can be accessed at:
https://web1.ncaa.org/TES/exec/login?js=true.
All institutions, including hosts, must complete the online reimbursement process in order to
receive the appropriate reimbursement.
6. Travel Exceptions. Be advised that if extraordinary circumstances may warrant an exception to
the travel policies, you must contact the NCAA travel department for approval PRIOR TO making
any travel arrangements. The travel group can be reached at 317/917-6757, or by e-mail at
[email protected].
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Section 21 - Tickets
Allotments
Participating institutions will be allocated 400 all-session tickets. The NCAA shall be allocated 125
tickets. An institution may return any of its unsold all-session tickets by noon Eastern time,
Wednesday, March 26. The institution will be obligated to purchase any of its all-session tickets not
returned to the ticket manager prior to the noon deadline. Any tickets not sold before the specified
deadline should be offered by the ticket manager to the other participating institutions that desire
additional tickets. Single-session tickets will not be sold to the teams.
Ticket Location
The No. 1 and No. 2 seeds should be assigned to the two corners behind the team benches. The No. 3
and No. 4 seeds should be assigned to the two corners opposite the team benches. Bench assignments
will be based on locker room locations and those locations will be assigned once the participating teams
have been determined.
ADA Locations. A limited number of seats have been set-aside for any institution’s customer requiring
wheelchair or accessible seating. In addition, seating for the visually or hearing impaired can be
obtained. If you should require these tickets, your institution’s ticket manager should contact Jay
Eylward at 203/345-4810 as soon as possible.
Ticket Distribution
Ticket manager: Jay Eylward – 203/345-4810 (direct) or [email protected].
Complimentary Tickets
Participating institutions are not entitled to complimentary tickets. The participating institutions must
first purchase tickets, which then are treated as complimentary tickets for the student-athletes. A pass
list system will be administered by the tournament manager or his/her designated representative and
an institutional representative. Tournament managers should establish a “pass gate” for the involved
individuals. A designated individual from each participating institution will be responsible for submitting
the names to the appropriate individual (to be identified by the tournament manager) at the arena. The
individuals will proceed through the pass gate to a nearby area (to be determined by the tournament
manager) with a table or booth that will accommodate one individual from each institution. At the table,
each individual will be identified by a representative of the appropriate participating institution. Each
individual will be given a ticket stub and directed to his or her seat.
Players, Coach Admittance. Thirty-seven members of the participating institution's official party will be
admitted via a pass list provided to the hockey committee representative at the mandatory
pretournament meeting.
Payment
Full payment for tickets must be forwarded to the tournament manager within 45 days of the last date
of competition at the site. Hosts are required to include their vendor identification number on each
ticket invoice to allow the participating institutions to expedite payment. A $500 fine shall be assessed
for each day an institution fails to pay for its tickets subsequent to the 45-day deadline. The ice hockey
committee may waive this provision based on extenuating circumstances. If there are any outstanding
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payments on the 45th day after the competition at that site, the tournament manager should notify the
NCAA national office on the same date with details regarding this delinquency.
Non-Playing Participant Seating
Seating in these areas shall be restricted to the 37 individuals on each team who have been issued
bench credentials. Teams will be escorted to the appropriate sections upon their arrival at the DCU
Center.
Ticket Prices
Adult All-Session
$65.00
Will-Call Tickets
Each institution will be assigned a will call location to distribute tickets from the main lobby. Each
institution is required to staff its own will call. This area must be staffed 90 minutes prior to the start of
the first game and remain staffed until the end of the second period intermission. Positive picture
identification will be required to pick up tickets at will call. If you choose to handle your will call at the
hotel, please be advised that security will be your own responsibility. Please limit your will call as much
as possible to assist with congestion in the lobby area.
Section 22 - Travel Party
Band/Spirit Squad/Mascots
A maximum of 25 band members, including the director, 12 uniformed cheerleaders and/or pep squad
members, and one costumed mascot will be admitted free of charge via a pass list. The
band/cheerleader/mascot entrance is located in the loading dock area in the rear of the Webster Bank
Arena
Each band will be provided 50 seats for its use.
Banners and Artificial Noisemakers. No banners may be posted at the tournament other than the NCAA
and approved media banners. Artificial noise makers, air horns, and electronic amplifiers are not
permitted and shall be removed upon discovery.
Cheerleaders. All cheerleaders must conform to the guidelines set by the American Association of
Cheerleader Coaches and Advisors (AACCA). Neither the NCAA nor the host institution shall be
responsible for supervising or monitoring routines performed by cheerleaders at championship events.
Except as noted in this section, supervision of cheerleading squads, their activities, yells and stunts is
solely the participating institution’s responsibility. The participating institution shall ensure that the
squad has sufficient training, supervision and equipment for any and all routines its squad may choose
to perform. Tournament managers must inform participating institutions if the host facility has more
stringent requirements. If so, the director of athletics at each institution must apprise his or her
cheerleading squad of such requirements and ensure compliance.
Cheerleaders and mascots will be permitted only on their team’s side of center ice during pregame team
introductions. Additionally, mascots are not permitted on the ice if the mascot must exit the ice through
the opposing team’s exit.
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Electronic Amplification. Bands may use electronic amplification equipment with the specific approval
of the NCAA representative.
Bench Passes/Assignments
Team benches will be assigned after reviewing placement of institution tickets for each team. When
possible, a team shall be placed directly in front of or across from its ticketed allotment. If each team
competing in a game has its ticket allotment at the same end of the ice, the team that has tickets
assigned directly behind the bench shall be assigned to it.
Bench Size
Participating teams are limited to 18 skaters plus not more than three nor less than two goalies on the
bench for competition. The number of student-athletes in competitive uniform shall not exceed the
prescribed number at the start of the contest. An institution that is advised it is in violation of this
regulation and does not conform promptly to it automatically shall forfeit the competition. There shall
be no inordinate delay of the competition to allow the institution to conform to the rule.
Squad Size
Participating teams are limited to a squad size of 27 eligible student-athletes. Replacements are
permitted up to the starting time of the game; but after the game begins, no replacements shall be
permitted for any reason.
Travel Party Size
Transportation expenses and per diem will be provided for an official travel party of 37.
Section 23 - Trophies and Awards
Additional Award Ordering
To purchase additional awards please use the following link: http://www.mtmrecognition.com/ncaa/
All-Tournament Team
A six-man all-tournament team, including the most outstanding player, will be selected by the media
immediately following the final game at each regional. Members of the team will be selected by
position – one goalkeeper, two defenders and three forwards. The most outstanding player MUST be a
member of the six-man all-tournament team.
Participation Award
[Reference: Awards in this manual and Bylaw 31.1.12 in the NCAA Division I Manual.]
Participant awards will be presented to a maximum of 27 (squad size) student-athletes participating in
the championship. These awards will be sent to the tournament director at each of the four regional
sites for distribution. In addition, the following awards will be given: First-place, second-place and
semifinalist team trophies and individual awards to 37 members of each of the four teams competing at
the final site.
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Section 24 - Uniforms
Each participating institution should be prepared to bring both home and away uniforms to the site of
the competition. The home team shall wear light or white jerseys subject to the approval of the
committee.
Laundry
Laundry needs will be handled by Fairfield University. In order to assure timely return, please bring all
dirty laundry to the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard Equipment Room immediately after practice.
Please contact equipment manager Allen Gibson at 203/254-4000 x2491 (office) with any questions. In
addition, 40 towels per team will be provided for each game and practice.
Logo Policy
[Reference: Bylaw 12.5.4 in the NCAA Division I and II Manuals, and Bylaw 12.5.3 in the NCAA Division
III Manual.]
The provisions of Bylaw 12.5.4 (Divisions I and II) or Bylaw 12.5.3 (Division III) indicate that an
institution’s official uniform and all other items of apparel (e.g., socks, headbands, T-shirts,
wristbands, visors or hats, and towels) that are worn by student-athletes in competition may bear a
single manufacturer’s or distributor’s normal trademark, not to exceed 2 1/4-square inches, including
any additional material (e.g., patch) surrounding the normal trademark or logo. The logo or trademark
must be contained within a four-sided geometrical figure (i.e., rectangle, square, parallelogram).
In addition, an institution’s official uniform cannot bear a design element similar to the
manufacturer’s that is in addition to another logo or that is contrary to the size restrictions.
A student-athlete representing an institution in intercollegiate competition is limited to wearing
apparel items that include only the logo (not to exceed 2 1/4-square inches) of an apparel
manufacturer or distributor. The student-athlete may not wear any apparel that identifies any other
entity, other than the student-athlete’s institution.
These restrictions apply to all apparel worn by student-athletes, and any and all credentialed
personnel in the bench area during the conduct of competition, which includes any practices and
pregame or postgame activities.
This bylaw will be strictly enforced at all NCAA championships and the names of individuals and
institutions that are not in compliance with this bylaw shall be forwarded to the NCAA enforcement
staff. Non-compliance with this legislation could result in loss of eligibility, forfeiture of points earned by
those ineligible student-athletes and adjustment of team standings.
Division I Additional Requirements
The logo restriction on student-athletes’ apparel set forth in 12.5.4 shall apply during the NCAA
championships to all personnel (e.g., coaches, trainers, managers) who are on the team bench for
practices and games or who participate in news conferences. Please note that those contracts between
institutions and apparel manufacturers or distributors that include logo specifications may be honored,
provided such contracts were in effect before August 11, 1998. Also, the logo restriction on studentathletes’ apparel as set forth in 12.5.4 shall apply to commercial logos on uniforms worn by band
members, cheerleaders, dance team members and the institution’s mascot during NCAA championship
events.
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Section 25 - Host City Information
The largest city in Connecticut, Bridgeport is central to all of New England and New York City.
Bridgeport has emerged as a business, educational, cultural and entertainment center. While attending
NCAA Hockey at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard, stay a bit to experience Connecticut life at its
best!
Dining Options
Amici Mieli Café, 957 Main Street, Bridgeport
Barnum Public House, 1020 Broad Street
Bistro B, 1006 Broad Street
El Pueblito, 121 Wall Street, Bridgeport
Joseph’s Steakhouse, 360 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Metric Bar & Grill, 39 Cannon Street, Bridgeport
Miss Thelma’s, 140 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Park City Grill, 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport
Panda Chinese Restaurant, 983 Main Street, Bridgeport
Ralph N Rich’s, 815 Main Street, Bridgeport
Tiago’s Restaurant & Bar, 211 State Street, Bridgeport
Two Boots of Bridgeport, 277 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Blue Martini, 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport
A Taste of Seafood, 29 Markle Court, Bridgeport
Murphy’s Law, 239 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport
Moe’s Burger Joint, 997 Main Street, Bridgeport
Dunkin Donuts, 710 Water Street, Bridgeport
Take Time Café, 211 State Street, Bridgeport
Krazy Joes, 300 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport
203/540-5360
203/690-1044
203/908-4224
203/334-9002
203/337-9944
203/576-6903
203/337-9957
203/334-1234
203/368-3888
203/366-3597
203/873-0282
203/331-1377
203/334-1234
203/908-3131
203/366-5297
203/333-9500
203/338-9593
203/335-7255
203/333-9221
Hotels
Holiday Inn, 1070 Main Street, Bridgeport
Trumbull Marriott, 180 Hawley Lane, Trumbull
Courtyard Marriott, 780 Bridgeport Ave., Shelton
Homewood Suites, 6905 Main Street, Stratford
Comfort Suites, 1500 South Ave., Stratford
Ramada, 225 Lordship Blvd., Stratford
203/334-1234
203/378-1400
866/296-2296
203/377-3322
203/375-9528
203/375-8866
Transportation
TAXIS
Ace Cab Company
Yellow Cab
203/334-6161
203/334-2121
TRAIN
MTA-Metro North
Amtrak
212/532-4900
800/872-7245
If you would like further formation on Bridgeport and the surrounding areas, please visit
www.infobridgeport.com.
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Team Information Form
(Please submit this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24,
to Pat Murphy at [email protected])
Institution:
Designated Administrator:
Name:
Title:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Travel Information:
Date/Place of Arrival:
Airline and Flight #:
Bus Company:
Expected Arrival Time:
Personnel Information:
Sports Information Director:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Ticket Coordinator:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Athletic Trainer:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Travel Coordinator:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Equipment Manager:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
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Team Information Form
Will you be sending a band?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide the following information:
Band Coordinator:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Will you be sending cheerleaders?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide the following information:
Cheerleader Coordinator:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Will you be sending a mascot:
Yes
No
Mascot Coordinator:
Work Phone:
Cell Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Team Colors:
Please send a .jpg file of your team logo to Jack Jones at [email protected].
Please send an institutional PSA and institutional fight song to Mary Alice Limperopulos at
[email protected] for use during the regional.
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Team Pass List for Practice Sessions
(Please submit this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24,
to Pat Murphy at [email protected])
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Team Pass List for Game Day – Friday, March 28
(Please submit this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24,
to Pat Murphy at [email protected])
Other individuals must enter with a game ticket.
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Team Pass List for Game Day – Saturday, March 29
(Please submit this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24,
to Pat Murphy at [email protected])
Other individuals must enter with a game ticket.
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Pass List for Band Members
(Please submit this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24,
to Pat Murphy at [email protected])
Other individuals must enter with a game ticket.
1.
Director:
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Pass List for Cheerleaders and Mascot
(Please submit this form by 5 p.m. ET, Monday, March 24,
to Pat Murphy at [email protected])
Other individuals must enter with a game ticket.
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APPENDIX A
AGENDA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship
Regional Call
Telephone Conference
1.
Introductions. (CHAIR)
a.
Congratulate participating institutions.
b.
Reference championship handbook/participants' manual.
c.
Have each institution introduce the following:
Team #1:
Head Coach:
Administrator:
Cell Phone:
Sports Information:
Ticket Office:
Team #2:
Head Coach:
Administrator:
Cell Phone:
Sports Information:
Ticket Office:
Team #3:
Head Coach:
Administrator:
Sports Information:
Ticket Office:
Cell Phone:
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Team #4:
Head Coach:
Administrator:
Cell Phone:
Sports Information:
Ticket Office:
d.
Identify games committee:
NCAA Staff:
NCAA Committee Member(s):
Tournament Director:
Team #1
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
e.
2.
(Institution)
(Representative)
(Institution)
(Representative)
(Institution)
(Representative)
(Institution)
(Representative)
Thank host institution/local organizing committee, have tournament director make
introductions. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
Date and time of games/uniforms colors. (CHAIR)
Semifinal #1:
(Home)
Time:
Semifinal #2:
Time:
(
(Color)
) vs.
(Away)
(
(Color)
)
Date:
(Home)
(
(Color)
Date:
) vs.
(Away)
(
(Color)
)
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Regional Final:
Time:
3.
Date:
Television. (NCAA STAFF/ESPN)
a.
Intermission.
b.
TV timeouts.
4.
Radio rights/Web rights and arrangements. (NCAA STAFF/ESPN)
5.
Videotaping arrangements. (NCAA STAFF)
6.
Transportation arrangements and estimated time of arrival at the site. (CHAIR)
Team #1
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
(Institution)
(Day)
(Time)
(Institution)
(Day)
(Time)
(Institution)
(Day)
(Time)
(Institution)
(Day)
(Time)
7.
Local transportation arrangements. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
8.
Lodging arrangements. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
9.
Schedule for teams on the day before the start of competition and day of competition.
(NCAA STAFF)
TEAM
HEADSHOTS/
INTERVIEWS
THURSDAY
PRACTICE
PRESS
CONFERENCE
FRIDAY
PRACTICE
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10.
Travel party size (37), additional credentials (3 VIP-not good for admittance and 3
Postgame Access-not good for admittance), per diem ($130) and transportation. (NCAA
STAFF)
11.
Tickets/Credentials. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND NCAA STAFF)
a.
Team ticket allotment (400) and policies.
Team #1
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
12.
(No. of Tickets)
(Institution)
(No. of Tickets)
(Institution)
(No. of Tickets)
(Institution)
(No. of Tickets)
b.
Team credentials/pass lists.
c.
Seating for non-competing teams.
d.
Under 2 policy.
e.
Re-entry policy. (no re-entry)
f.
Time that doors open. (60 minutes)
Bands (25 including director)/cheerleaders (12 including coach)/mascot (1). (CHAIR)
Team
13.
(Institution)
National Anthem.
Game 1:
Game 2:
Band
Cheerleaders
Mascot
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14. Medical and emergency procedures. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
15.
Security arrangements. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
16.
Misconduct/supplemental discipline. (CHAIR)
17.
Disqualification/game misconduct disclosure form (turned in at pretournament meeting).
(CHAIR)
18.
Locker room assignments. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
Team #1
Team #2
Team #3
Team #4
(Institution)
(Locker Room)
(Institution)
(Locker Room)
(Institution)
(Locker Room)
(Institution)
(Locker Room)
19.
Participant medallions for squad size (27). (NCAA STAFF)
20.
Requested items from institutions. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
21.
Media information. (SPORTS INFORMATION)
22.
Videotape exchange policy. (NCAA STAFF)
23.
Pretournament meeting. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
24.
Reception. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
25.
Team hosts. (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
26.
Questions.
27.
Adjournment.
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APPENDIX B
AGENDA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship
Pretournament Meeting - Regionals
1.
Introductions. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
a.
Have each institution/representatives introduce themselves.
b.
Congratulate participating institutions.
c.
Name and identify games committee.
NCAA Staff/Committee Member:
Tournament Director:
Seed #1
Seed #2
Seed #3
Seed #4
d.
2.
(Team)
(Representative)
(Team)
(Representative)
(Team)
(Representative)
(Team)
(Representative)
Thank host institution and allow (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR) to welcome teams.
Game Information. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
a.
Time, day, date of games, uniform colors.
Semifinal 1:
(Home)
Time:
Semifinal 2:
Time:
(Color)
vs.
(Away)
(Color)
(Away)
(Color)
Date:
(Home)
(Color)
Date:
vs.
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Regional Final:
Time:
b.
Team parking. (TBD)
c.
Passes/gate lists/will call. (TBD)
d.
Hospitality. (TBD)
e.
Bench size - 18 skaters plus two or three goalies. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE
MEMBER)
f.
Squad size - 27. Travel party 37. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
g.
Benches. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
▪
h.
6.
Timing sheets will be posted in locker rooms and handed to coaches.
Television start times for second game included with different scenarios.
Intermissions. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)

5.
Assemble on goal line; starters come to blue line as named.
Pregame schedule. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)


4.
(TEAM)/(TEAM) (higher seed) bench is far end; (TEAM)/(TEAM) (lower
seed) is visiting bench.
Starting lineups. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
▪
3.
Date:
18 minutes.
Security. (TBD)
a.
Benches.
b.
Officials.
c.
Penalty box.
d.
Contact person if needed.
Band/mascots/cheerleaders/video boards. (TBD)
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7.
a.
Band locations.
b.
Cheerleaders on ice during warm-ups/between period, must be on their half.
c.
PSA's.
d.
CD's.
National anthem. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
▪
Teams will remain at the goal line and face the flag. Remain there until the anthem is
finished.
8.
Postgame handshake. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
9.
Overtime procedures. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
▪
▪
▪
Teams will go to the dressing rooms.
Teams will change ends.
Sudden death, 20-minute periods.
10.
Television. (TBD, ESPN)
11.
TV timeouts. (TBD)
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Teams go to the benches.
All timeouts will be 2 minutes.
Puck will be placed at faceoff location.
When given the warning, officials will begin normal faceoff procedure.
TV will go to commercial as close to 15, 10, 5 minute marks.
TV may go just before a power play and in 4x4 situations.
TV will try not to take a timeout late in a period, but they are allowed to if needed.
TV Timeouts are NOT permitted during the following situations:






When the game clock stops exactly at 15:00, 10:00 or 5:00.
During a power play.
After a goal.
When a rule requires one team to keep the same players on the ice.
Examples: A) Icing, B) defensive team causes net to be knocked out of position, or
C) defensive team shoots puck directly out of play from the defensive zone.
In overtime.
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TV Timeouts ARE permitted during the following situations:



12.
Before a power play begins.
During even strength situations (e.g. 4x4 or 3x3).
Late in any of the first three periods (e.g. game clock is UNDER 1:00 in each
period).
Media information. (TBD)
a.
Interviews between periods.
b.
Post-game interviews/10-minute cooling off period.
c.
Videotaping.
d.
Media room/interview procedures.
13.
Video replay. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
14.
Officials – comments by/questions. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
a.
Comments on officials.
b.
Assignments are confidential until game time.
c.
Evaluation form – voluntary.
15.
Misconduct statement. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
16.
Drug testing. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
▪
▪
Do not know if drug testing will be conducted at this site.
If it is, you will be contacted following your game with a list of student-athletes
selected and you must follow the procedures described to you.
17.
Administrative conference call for teams advancing to Men's Frozen Four – 10 a.m. ET,
Tuesday, April 1.
18.
Media conference call with Men's Frozen Four coaches and selected players –
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 1.
19.
Emergency procedures. (TBD)
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20.
Awards. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
▪
▪
▪
No ceremony at regionals.
Distribution of participant awards.
Distribution of regional champion hats.
21.
Disqualification/game misconduct disclosure form.
MEMBER)
22.
Practice schedule. (NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE MEMBER)
Saturday/Sunday
Team
(NCAA STAFF/COMMITTEE
Time
Game 1 winner
Game 2 winner
23.
Tickets/pass-out policy/two and under policy. (TBD)
24.
Banners/signage/what's allowed in the facility. (TBD)
25.
Equipment/laundry. (TBD)
26.
Courtesy cars (if applicable). (TBD)
27.
Questions.
28.
Adjournment.
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APPENDIX C
NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey
Disqualification/Game Misconduct Disclosure
Institution:
Note: When a student-athlete accumulates three (3) game misconducts in the same season, that student-athlete is suspended for the next contest
(Rule 4-4-c). Full procedures for disqualifications are located in Rule 4-5.
Name of Student-Athlete
Date
Opponent
Disqualification (DQ)
No. of DQs
Type of Penalty
Authorized Signatures:
Head Coach
Date
Director of Athletics or Designee
Date
Game Misconduct (GM)
No. of GMs
Type of Penalty
APPENDIX D
NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCIPLINE POLICY
GAME: ____________________________ VS. _______________________________ OUTCOME OF GAME: ________________________________
REVIEW INITIATED BY (check one):
Committee member/NCAA staff ____
Officiating liaison/on-ice officials _____
Team _____
PERSON REQUESTING REVIEW (team only): ____________________________________ Contact phone number: __________________________
SIGNATURE OF TEAM ATHLETICS DIRECTOR/DESIGNEE (required for team review): ___________________________________________________
INCIDENT REVIEW
PERIOD: _____
TIME OF GAME: _______
GAME OFFICIALS: ________________________________________________________
DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT (use additional sheets if needed): ____________________________________________________________________
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APPENDIX E
NCAA Tournament Supplemental Discipline
NCAA Ice Hockey Rules and championship policies allow for the use of supplemental discipline
during championship competition. This document details the procedures the Division I Men’s
Ice Hockey Committee will follow when the use of supplemental discipline is needed.
1. NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee Review.
The Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee at its discretion, may investigate any incident that
occurs in connection with any tournament game and may assess additional suspensions for any
offense committed during the course of a game or any aftermath thereof by a player,
goalkeeper, Trainer, Equipment Manager, Coach or non-playing personnel whether or not such
offense has been penalized by the on-ice officials.
2. Incident Involving a Non-Advancing Team.
If the committee, NCAA liaison or officiating liaison determines further review is needed and
the team is not advancing, all pertinent details should be collected on site (e.g., referee
statements, committee/liaison reports, etc.) and discussed on-site. A preliminary
recommendation should be reached, if possible, to discuss with the full committee at the next
opportunity (Frozen Four).
3. Incident Involving an Advancing Team.
If the committee, NCAA liaison or officiating liaison determines further review of an incident
involving an advancing team is needed, it should be conducted as soon as possible. A decision
on the availability of any student-athletes and/or coaches involved should take place before
that team’s next practice opportunity.
4. Team Request for Review.
If an investigation is requested by a team the following procedure must be followed:
a) Team representative must contact the applicable on-site NCAA staff representative
to notify him/her that a request for review will be submitted.
b) Complete and submit the Supplementary Discipline Form within 2 hours of the end
of the game in question, signed by the Athletic Director (or administrator on-site) of
the requesting team.
c) Submit completed form and game video queued to the incident(s) noting period and
time to the applicable NCAA staff representative. The form may be e-mailed.
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d) The Committee will notify the teams involved that a request for review has been
submitted.
e) The NCAA committee member, staff representative and officiating liaison will
investigate, review and document findings with the Committee and issue results.
f) Every effort will be made to make a decision on the availability of any studentathletes and/or coaches involved before that team’s next practice opportunity.
g) The decision of the Committee will be final. Appeals, protests are not recognized or
permitted.
h) The Committee may not decrease any penalties assessed before, during or after the
game by the on-ice officials.
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APPENDIX F
2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Championship Pre-game Timing Sheet
East Regional – Bridgeport, CT – Regional Semifinal #1 – Friday, March 28, 2014 – 2 p.m. ET
ESPNU
(VISITOR) vs. (HOME)
Scoreboard
Clock
90:00
Local
Time
12:35 p.m.
Captains meeting with officials.
70:00
12:55 p.m.
Minor officials meeting with officials.
60:00
1:05 p.m.
Start scoreboard clock off official TV time of day.
43:00
1:22 p.m.
NCAA representatives notify teams that five minutes remain before they take the ice
for warm-up.
39:00
1:26 p.m.
Officials take ice for warm-up.
38:00
1:27 p.m.
HOME takes ice for warm-up.
37:50
1:27:10 p.m.
VISITOR takes ice for warm-up.
24:00
1:41 p.m.
Horn sounds, signaling one minute remaining in warm-up.
23:00
1:42;00 p.m.
Both teams off the ice; ice will be resurfaced.
15:00
1:50 p.m.
Eligible players and starting lineups submitted to official scorer.
15:00
1:50 p.m.
Crowd control statement read.
11:30
1:53.30 p.m.
Game officials notify teams that three minutes remain before they take the ice.
9:30
1:55.30 p.m.
Officials take ice.
8:30
1:56.30 p.m.
HOME takes ice.
8:20
1:56:40 p.m.
VISITOR takes ice.
7:15
1:57.45 p.m.
Horn sounds signaling teams to assemble on their respective goal lines.
6:45
1:58.15 p.m.
National Anthem lead-in/intro PA announcement.
6:30
1:58:.30 p.m.
National Anthem (all starters and reserves remain on goal line during anthem).
5:00
2:00 p.m.
Welcome and team match-up PA announcement and game officials.
5:00
2:00 p.m.
ESPN on the air.
3:45
2:01.15 p.m.
NCAA hockey fans LIVE on ESPN PA announcement.
3:30
2:01.30 p.m.
Introduction of starting line-ups (starters skate to respective blue lines) – 2:30
min. for intros (PA will announce team coaching staff, trainers and managers).
1:00
2:04 p.m.
After team intros are announced, teams will proceed with their pre-game rituals.
0:30
2:04.30 p.m.
Starting line-ups take the ice (play high energy music and hockey open video).
---
2:05 p.m.
Wait for television to give signal to begin game.
[Note: ____________________ is the home team.]
Intermissions shall be 18 minutes minimum or until ice is ready for play. Officials notify teams three minutes before faceoff (officials take ice at 2 minutes; home team at 1 minute followed by visiting team at 50 seconds). There shall be a
minimum of 50 minutes between the end of game one and the face-off of game two. In the event of overtime, there shall
be an 18 minute intermission followed by a 20:00 minute period with sudden victory. This process will be repeated until a
winner is determined. There are 53 minutes between semifinal games.
2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Championship Pre-game Timing Sheet
East Regional – Bridgeport, CT – Regional Semifinal #2 – Friday, March 28, 2014 – 5:30 p.m. ET
ESPNU
(VISITOR) vs. (HOME)
Scoreboard
Clock
90:00
Local
Time
4:05 p.m.
Captains meeting with officials.
70:00
4:25 p.m.
Minor officials meeting with officials.
60:00
_______
Start scoreboard clock off official TV time of day.
43:00
_______
NCAA representatives notify teams that five minutes remain before they take the ice
for warm-up.
39:00
_______
Officials take ice for warm-up.
38:00
_______
HOME takes ice for warm-up.
37:50
_______
VISITOR takes ice for warm-up.
24:00
_______
Horn sounds, signaling one minute remaining in warm-up.
23:00
_______
Both teams off the ice; ice will be resurfaced.
15:00
_______
Eligible players and starting lineups submitted to official scorer.
15:00
_______
Crowd control statement read.
11:30
_______
Game officials notify teams that three minutes remain before they take the ice.
9:30
_______
Officials take ice.
8:30
_______
HOME takes ice.
8:20
_______
VISITOR takes ice.
7:15
_______
Horn sounds signaling teams to assemble on their respective goal lines.
6:45
_______
National Anthem lead-in/intro PA announcement.
6:30
_______
National Anthem (all starters and reserves remain on goal line during anthem).
5:00
_______
Welcome and team match-up PA announcement and game officials.
5:00
5:30 p.m.
ESPN on the air.
3:45
5:31.15 p.m.
NCAA hockey fans LIVE on ESPN PA announcement.
3:30
5:31.30 p.m.
Introduction of starting line-ups (starters skate to respective blue lines) – 2:30
min. for intros (PA will announce team coaching staff, trainers and managers).
1:00
5:34 p.m.
After team intros are announced, teams will proceed with their pre-game rituals.
0:30
5:34.30 p.m.
Starting line-ups take the ice (play high energy music and hockey open video).
---
5:35 p.m.
Wait for television to give signal to begin game.
[Note: _______________ is the home team.]
Intermissions shall be 18 minutes minimum or until ice is ready for play. Officials notify teams three minutes before faceoff (officials take ice at 2 minutes; home team at 1 minute followed by visiting team at 50 seconds). There shall be a
minimum of 50 minutes between the end of game one and the face-off of game two. In the event of overtime, there shall
be a 15 minute intermission followed by a 20:00 minute period with sudden victory. This process will be repeated until a
winner is determined.
2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Hockey Championship Pre-game Timing Sheet
East Regional – Bridgeport, CT – Regional Final – Saturday, March 29, 2014 – 3:00 p.m. ET
ESPN2
(VISITOR) vs (HOME)
Scoreboard
Clock
90:00
Local
Time
1:35 p.m.
Captains meeting with officials.
70:00
1:55 p.m.
Minor officials meeting with officials.
60:00
2:05 p.m.
Start scoreboard clock off official TV time of day.
43:00
2:22 p.m.
NCAA representatives notify teams that five minutes remain before they take the ice
for warm-up.
39:00
2:26 p.m.
Officials take ice for warm-up.
38:00
2:27 p.m.
HOME takes ice for warm-up.
37:50
2:27:10 p.m.
VISITOR takes ice for warm-up.
24:00
2:41 p.m.
Horn sounds, signaling one minute remaining in warm-up.
23:00
2:42 p.m.
Both teams off the ice; ice will be resurfaced.
15:00
2:50 p.m.
Eligible players and starting lineups submitted to official scorer.
15:00
2:50 p.m.
Crowd control statement read.
11:30
2:53.30 p.m.
Game officials notify teams that three minutes remain before they take the ice.
9:30
2:55.30 p.m.
Officials take ice.
8:30
2:56.30 p.m.
HOME takes ice.
8:20
2:56:40 p.m.
VISITOR takes ice.
7:15
2:57.45 p.m.
Horn sounds signaling teams to assemble on their respective goal lines.
6:45
2:58.15 p.m.
National Anthem lead-in/intro PA announcement.
6:30
2:58.30 p.m.
National Anthem (all starters and reserves remain on goal line during anthem).
5:00
3:00 p.m.
Welcome and team match-up PA announcement and game officials.
5:00
3:00 p.m.
ESPN on the air.
3:45
3:01.15 p.m.
NCAA hockey fans LIVE on ESPN PA announcement.
3:30
3:01.30 p.m.
Introduction of starting line-ups (starters skate to respective blue lines) – 2:30
min. for intros (PA will announce team coaching staff, trainers and managers).
1:00
3:04 p.m.
After team intros are announced, teams will proceed with their pre-game rituals.
0:30
3:04.30 p.m.
Starting line-ups take the ice (play high energy music and hockey open video).
---
3:05 p.m.
Wait for television to give signal to begin game.
[Note: ____________________ is the home team.]
Intermissions shall be 18 minutes minimum or until ice is ready for play. Officials notify teams three minutes before faceoff (officials take ice at 2 minutes; home team at 1 minute followed by visiting team at 50 seconds). There shall be a
minimum of 50 minutes between the end of game one and the face-off of game two. In the event of overtime, there shall
be a 15 minute intermission followed by a 20:00 minute period with sudden victory. This process will be repeated until a
winner is determined.
APPENDIX G
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP (MULT BOX HOW TO):
NCAA Broadcast policy does not allow on site broadcast networks to make copies of NCAA
championships games for teams even though, during the regular season and during conference
tournaments this is process is permitted but not governed by the NCAA.
At all NCAA championships, the NCAA National Office and Broadcast policy is to not allow
CBS/ESPN/CBS College Sports to make or give copies of games to teams. All schools who wish
to obtain footage on site must record their own footage via the network supplied broadcast mult
box feed.
If you wish to hook up a recording device (e.g. DVD burner, VCR, BETA, AVID, etc.) to the
mult box, please follow these instructions.
In order to hook up most VCR's (or recording devices) into a Broadcast mult box (audio and
video) you will need to have the following cables and connectors for each single VCR.
(1) RCA to RCA 3 color cable (6 feet long).
(1) VIDEO connector (BNC male to RCA female).
(2) AUDIO connectors (XLR female to RCA female).
You can purchase these at most electronic stores.
In the JPEG picture attachment, the VIDEO connector is the smaller item on the left. The
AUDIO connectors are the two bigger items on the right side of the picture.
The normal "consumer twist on cable" that most people use to hook a VCR into the cable jack on
the wall, will not work with the mult box!
Other helpful tips:
1) Label your VCR (PROPERTY OF UNIVERSITY OF XXX).
2) Label your tapes (TEAM A vs. TEAM B, DATE, 1ST ROUND, TEAM C COPY).
3) Bring your remote control and fresh batteries.
4) Arrive at least three (3) hours before the first game of the session to get it properly hooked up.
Your best bet is to ask for assistance from the network on site operations manager or truck EIC
assistant. The earlier you arrive the better.
All schools who wish to obtain footage must fill out the on line footage request form after the
event (www.NCAA.com/broadcast).
APPENDIX H
NCAA ICE HOCKEY RULES COMMITTEE
2014 DIVISION I MEN’S ICE HOCKEY VIDEO REPLAY
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Philosophy:
First and foremost, the use of video review is not intended to replace on-ice officiating. The
NCAA’s philosophy is that video replay is to be used as an appellate court. There must be conclusive video evidence to overturn an erroneous call on the ice. Replay is not an opportunity to
officiate the play again. Before a review occurs, the assumption must be that the on-ice call is
correct.
Reminders:
1. When replay is used, there must be an initial on-ice call.
2. There is no time restriction on the use of replay to get the call right. Referees are instructed to thoroughly scan all replays and to use the replay official as a resource to ensure the
proper final decision is made.
3. The final decision rests with the on-ice referees.
4. Referees are to direct the public address announcer to make the appropriate initial announcement. Once a decision is made, the referee will tell the PA announcer which final
announcement to use.
During a Review:
1. Captains and teams shall go to their benches.
2. After the review, the referee will make the proper signal.
3. In most cases, an explanation is not needed at this point and the game shall be restarted
promptly. If explanation is needed, the referee may go to the benches and explain the situation to the coaches directly. It is recommended to have these discussions at the end of
the period if possible.
In the NCAA championships, Rule 93 of the NCAA Ice Hockey Rules book will be used:
In order to reverse an on-ice ruling, the replay must include conclusive video evidence. One of
the following criteria must be met for replay to be used:
• A puck crossing the goal line.
• A puck entering the net before the goal frame is dislodged.
• A puck entering the net before or after expiration of time at the end of a period, a whistle, or referee’s determination that play has stopped.
• A puck directed into the net by a hand or a distinct kicking motion.
• A puck deflected into the net by an official.
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• A puck directed or deflected into the net by a high stick.
• To correctly identify individuals who participated in a fight or committed an infraction.
• To establish the correct time on the clock, or to determine the correct location of a
faceoff.
• To determine if an attacking player was illegally in the goal crease and physically or
visually prevented the goalkeeper from defending the goal when the puck entered the
goal cage.
• To determine if a goal was scored as the direct result of a hand pass or high stick by an
attacking player to a teammate or deflection off of the goalkeeper.
• To determine if a goal was scored, as a direct result of the puck deflecting off of the
protective netting above the glass, by the first team to gain possession of the deflected
puck.
All goals will be reviewed by the video replay official. Play shall not resume before the on-ice
official verifies the review. The video replay official may request to review a potentially nondetected goal.
Timeout to Request Review. A team may use its timeout for the purpose of reviewing situations
that are in the video replay criteria or a potentially non-detected goal. If the challenge is successful, the team retains its timeout. This timeout policy applies to any video replay procedure used.
The on-ice official makes the final decision.
On-Ice Official Procedure. The NCAA will utilize a video monitor located at ice level to review any of the criteria in this rule.
Offside/Too Many Men (Rule 93.4, NCAA Tournament Competition). During NCAA competition that is televised and where a video replay official is in use, game officials may use replay
to correct an error on calling an offside or too many players on the ice that directly leads to a
goal.
Administrative Procedures:
The NCAA (or tournament committee using video replay) will implement video replay during
the championship in the following manner:
1.
Video Replay Official. The committee will assign a qualified person to the duty of
serving as the video replay official. Note: This person will not serve in any other capacity
during the game (i.e. backup on-ice official).
The video replay official’s duties will be:
a.
Responsible to the tournament committee.
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2.
3.
b.
Review of all goals before play resumes.
c.
View play and, if necessary, request a stoppage of play to review replays in
conjunction with on-ice officials.
d.
Review replays of disputed goals when requested to do so by the referee.
e.
Assist the referee in reviewing video, including providing rules references if
needed.
f.
During the review, the video replay official may consult with the NCAA National
Coordinator of Officials or the NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor, if applicable.
Procedure (Goal Scored).
a.
When a goal is scored, the video replay official shall immediately review the goal to
ensure the goal was scored legally.
b.
If the goal was scored legally, the video replay official will alert the timeout
coordinator that play may resume.
c.
If the video replay official believes the on-ice officials need to review the play
further, the video replay official will alert the timeout coordinator and play will not
resume. The on-ice referee will then review the play and issue a ruling. Use the
procedure outlined in Section 3-b for this situation.
Procedure (Video review).
a.
When the Referee decides to review a play, the review will take place at ice level.
b.
When a review is taking place, the Public Address Announcer shall make the
following announcement:
“The play is being reviewed.”
After the decision, the referee will select the appropriate announcement and instruct
the public address announcer to communicate the decision.
c.
The video replay official will use all available facilities to review the situation and
assist the referee in the review. It is the responsibility of the video replay official to
record the time of the disputed goal and the clock is to be reset accordingly.
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4.
d.
When the referee indicates there is to be a replay review, all players shall go to their
respective benches.
e.
One referee should remain on the ice to monitor the players and coaches. If the
calling referee asks the second referee to assist with the review, both may view the
video at the same time.
f.
During the period of review, no replay of the situation may be shown on the arena
video screen or any other public video monitor.
Logistics and Equipment.
a.
The video replay official must be located in a secluded area of the building with an
unobstructed view of the ice surface.
b.
The location must be large enough to seat three people and have space necessary for
monitors, replay and recording equipment.
c.
The video replay official must be provided with a facility to replay on a 20-inch
high definition monitor together with other equipment to be designated by the
tournament committee.
d.
All potential replay angles will be made available for review.
personnel shall be made aware of what angles will be available.
e.
The video replay official must be supplied a telephone with direct contact to the
timer’s bench. A backup communication must be available as well.
f.
For NCAA tournament competition, the NCAA will work with the television
partner and the facility with wiring the replay equipment.
g.
The television producer shall “burn in” the game clock showing the time remaining
in the period during the last minute of each period.
h.
The arena or television production entity shall provide overhead cameras for NCAA
video replay use. This expense shall be part of the arena’s championship expense
budget.
i.
If available, the arena shall provide an in-house intercom system with
communication between the video replay official, Engineer-In-Charge (EIC) and
Replay Communicator at the scorer’s table.
All relevant
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5.
Personnel.
a.
The NCAA shall hire and pay the video replay official.
b.
The NCAA shall hire and pay a Replay Communicator to assist the video replay
official.
c.
The arena shall provide technical assistance with cable runs, power issues and setup of the equipment machines and cameras.
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APPENDIX I
NCAA Ice Hockey Media/Television (TV) Timeout Policy
1. There will be three (3) Media/Television (TV) Timeouts per period.
2. TV Timeouts will be taken at the first whistle (stoppage in play) after the following times on the game clock:
TV Timeout #1 – UNDER 15:00 (14:59 – 10:00) for a total of 2 minutes (2:00).
TV Timeout #2 – UNDER 10:00 (9:59 – 5:00) for a total of 2 minutes (2:00).
TV Timeout #3 – UNDER 5:00 (4:59 – 0:00) for a total of 2 minutes (2:00).
3. TV Timeouts are NOT permitted during the following situations:
 When the game clock stops exactly at 15:00, 10:00 or 5:00.
 During a power play.
 After a goal.
 When a rule requires one team to keep the same players on the ice.
 Examples: A) Icing, B) defensive team causes net to be knocked out of position, C) defensive team shoots puck
directly out of play from the defensive zone, or D) a hand pass by the defensive team in the defensive zone.
 In overtime.
 When a penalty shot is called. (In this scenario, if the team elects to take the penalty shot, this process will
proceed immediately; if the team elects to take a minor penalty, the TV timeout will be taken before the
power play starts. Once the team elects to take the minor penalty, that decision is final and may not be
switched.)
4. TV Timeouts ARE permitted during the following situations:
 Before a power play begins.
 During even strength situations (e.g. 4x4 or 3x3).
 Late in any of the first three periods (e.g. game clock is UNDER 1:00 in each period).
5. The only exception when a TV Timeout WILL BE permitted prior to UNDER 15:00, 10:00 and 5:00 on the game
clock is if an extensive stoppage in play occurs (e.g. stretcher on the ice due to a serious injury or a section of glass
breaks). In this situation, the originally scheduled TV Timeout will be replaced. This protocol exists to keep the
timing sequences of the game in tact while preventing the TV entity from having to double-up on TV Timeouts at
the end of the period.
6. If there is not a stoppage in play during one of the 5-minute “TV Timeout Break Zones” (e.g. game clock
between 14:59-10:00), which causes the TV Timeouts to double-up, then the TV entity will take its two allotted TV
Timeouts during the next two stoppages of play regardless of how much or little time has transpired between TV
Timeouts (e.g. two TV Timeouts would occur between 9:59 and 5:00).
7. The horn will sound with 15 seconds remaining in the TV Timeout (1:45), signaling both teams to return to the
ice. Officials will use the normal faceoff procedure and at 2:00, the officials are free to drop the puck to begin play.
This timing will be controlled by the NCAA Video Replay Communicator and not by the TV entity. The TV entity will
hire a Timeout Coordinator and will notify the officials and the TV Truck when 30 seconds, 15 seconds and 10
seconds remain in the TV Timeout. The TV entity must be ready to play when the officials drop the puck. There are
no exceptions to this rule.
8. The NCAA Video Replay Communicator will cue the stoppage of play via the light at the Penalty/Scorer’s Box.
9. The student-athletes will go to their benches during TV Timeouts.
10. Officials will place the puck at face-off location. Both linesmen will be positioned between the benches.
11. Referee will go through normal line change procedure and begin play (e.g. drop the puck).
12. Each team is allowed a 1:00 Team Timeout during the game. If a team uses its Team Timeout, the TV entity
may go to a commercial break at its own discretion. The Team Timeout does NOT replace any of the TV Timeouts
and the resumption of play will not be held up for the TV entity.
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APPENDIX J
2014 Division I Men's
www.NCAA.com
Ice Hockey
Championship
First Round
Second Round
Semifinals
Championship
All Times Eastern
1
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA
Thurs. April 10 - 5 or 8:30 p.m.
4
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA
Sat. April 12 - 7:30 p.m.
3
National
Champions
Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia, PA
Thurs. April 10 - 5 or 8:30 p.m.
Regional Sites
East: Webster Bank Arena
Bridgeport, Connecticut
March 28-29
Midwest: U.S. Bank Arena
Cincinnati, Ohio
March 28-29
2
East Seeds
1.
2.
3.
4.
Northeast Seeds
1.
2.
3.
4.
Northeast: DCU Center
Worcester, Massachusetts
March 29-30
West Seeds
1.
2.
3.
4.
Midwest Seeds
1.
2.
3.
4.
West: Xcel Energy Center
Saint Paul, Minnesota
March 29-30
Overall seeds in parentheses.
Note: All games broadcast on the ESPN family of networks. For more information, visit www.NCAA.com.
*Denotes tape delayed on ESPNU.
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