Format
| Tier 1 | Tier 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Periods | 3 × 17 minutes | 3 × 15 minutes |
| Ice make | Between 2nd and 3rd | None |
| Officials | 3-man crew (4-man at home team's option) | 2-man crew |
| Tied after regulation | 5-minute 3v3 run-time sudden-death overtime | |
| Standings points | Win 2 · Overtime loss 1 · Loss 0 | |
Regular Season
- Each team plays every team in its division once.
- Additional games are encouraged, but must be entered in GameSheet as exhibition games.
Season and tournament dates: 2026 Season Calendar.
Guidelines
- Games follow USA Hockey rules and guidelines.
- The home team runs scoring and GameSheet. Need help? GameSheet quick-start guides ↗ · Clock cheat sheets
- Each team provides someone for its penalty box.
- Only rostered players and coaches are allowed on the bench.
Playoffs use their own format. See Playoff Rules.