Tournament Rules

1Format & Schedule

Every tournament is a multi-day event combining a round-robin group stage with a single-elimination playoff. Each team is guaranteed a set minimum number of games; exact game counts and start times are published in the Live Center before the event.

• Guaranteed minimum games for every team
• Round-robin seeding into playoffs
• Championship and consolation brackets

2Rosters & Eligibility

All players must be adults who meet the age and skill criteria of their division. Rosters are submitted before the event and locked once the tournament begins. Players may appear on only one roster per division.

• Valid ID and signed waiver required
• Roster lock at first puck drop
• One division per player

3Game Play

Games follow standard ice-hockey rules with running or stop time as posted per division. Body-checking rules vary by division and are clearly stated at check-in. Officials' decisions on the ice are final.

• Division-specific checking rules
• Posted period length and mercy rules
• Certified on-ice officials

4Conduct & Fair Play

One Hockey is a premium, respectful environment. Unsportsmanlike conduct, abuse of officials, or dangerous play may result in penalties, ejection, or removal from the tournament without refund.

• Zero tolerance for abuse of officials
• Respect for opponents, staff and venue
• Fair-play standards on and off the ice

5Standings & Tiebreakers

Group standings are determined by points, with tiebreakers applied in a published order (head-to-head, goal differential, goals for, and so on). Full tiebreaker sequences are included in each event's rulebook.

6Awards

Champions and finalists are recognized at each event, along with select individual honors. Awards and formats are confirmed per tournament.