Adult Hockey League

This information pertains to the Adult Hockey League operated out of the Maryville University Hockey Center. For information on Youth Hockey, visit the MPI Hockey Academy page for Summer Camp information OR the Chesterfield Hockey Association (our facility owner) website for Youth League information

PERIODS:   13 - 13 - 14 Minute Periods  -  Stopped Time

NOTE: If the score difference is (6) goals or more at any time during the third period, the clock goes to running time. If the score goes back to a difference of less than six goals, stopped time is reinstated.

WARM-UPS:   Three (3) MINUTES. The ice will be resurfaced before each game.

PENALTIES:   2 Minute MINOR, 5 Minute MAJOR, 10 Minute MISCONDUCT   

Discipline For Excessive Penalties:

• (4) Penalties carry an automatic game ejection (remainder of game).
•  Fighting WILL NOT be tolerated. Any players involved in a fight as deemed by the game officials will receive an automatic game misconduct (3 game suspension)

TIMEOUTS: Each team is allowed a One Minute Time Out per Game

EQUIPMENT:   Players are required to follow USA Hockey equipment guidelines. Note: Hockey helmets must be worn.       

GAME RESULTS:   A maximum differential of six goals per game will be used for standings/tiebreaker purposes. ex. A score of 14-3 becomes 9-3; a score of 8-0 becomes 6-0.

OVERTIME RULES: If a game is tied after regulation, the format will be a 3 player shootout. If the game is still tied after 3 shooters; the result will be a sudden death shootout.

PLAYOFF OVERTIME RULES: If a game is tied after regulation, the format will be a 3 v 3 - 5 minute sudden death over time. If still tied after the 3 v 3 overtime, a 3 player shootout will take place. If still tied after 3 shooters, a sudden death shootout will occur.

PLAYING RULES HIGHLIGHTS

• No Checking is allowed.
• Redline Icing
• Slapshots are allowed.
• Tag up off sides