Game Day 1: Saturday, August 9 β 9:15 AM puck drops
Please ensure the following are completed before the first game:
β Waiver form must be signed
β Arrive early to meet your teammates and the HanHockey staff
MAIN CONTACT:
π§ hanhockeyhornets@gmail.com
π Emergency: 778-919-1593
TEAM DRESSING ROOMS β RICHMOND ICE CENTRE
Change rooms are typically: 1 / 3 or 2 / 4
- Home team should use the lower-numbered room
- Week 1 games are on the Igloo and Garage rinks β please use the West Entrance
SUMMER LEAGUE RULES & FORMAT
- β No body checking allowed
- π₯ Max 10 skaters + 2 goalies per team
- π§βπ« Paid bench coaches, supported by parent volunteers
- π§ββοΈ Paid referees (Note: U10 games may use one referee)
- β±οΈ Timekeeping managed by parent volunteers or coach/referee
- π« All penalties will result in a penalty shot
Disciplinary Rules
- Any intentional cross-checking, body checking, or head contact may result in an automatic one-game suspension
- All gameplay follows the Hockey Canada Rule Book:
Hockey Canada Rule Book
GAME FORMAT
- Running time: 3 periods β 20 / 20 / 15 minutes
- Format: 4-on-4
- Line setups: 2 Defense & 2 Forwards OR 1 Defense & 3 Forwards
- Line setups: 2 Defense & 2 Forwards OR 1 Defense & 3 Forwards
MERCY RULE
- If the goal differential reaches 5 or more, the trailing team is allowed one extra skater (5-on-4)
- This continues until the differential is reduced to 4 goals