Welcome to the 2013Thanksgiving Classic
Squirt Hockey Tournament
On behalf of the Portman Hockey Association and its families, we wish a warm welcome to all participants, family and friends. This year we are hosting teams coming from Ontario, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
It is through hard work from our volunteers, coaches and sponsors that we are able to make this event possible. We encourage you to take time to patronize these businesses and let them know how much you appreciate their support.
The Portman Hockey Association and Tournament Committee wish you all a safe and enjoyable weekend. Play hard & have fun!
Best of luck to all teams!!
Sincerely,
Derek Locker and Steve Sutherland
Tournament Directors
Tournament Rules 2013-14
1)USA Hockey registered referees will be used.
2)Medical personnel as recognized by USA Hockey will be present at each game.
3)All games will be played under USA Hockey rules as modified by MN Hockey and the exceptions as listed.
4)All fees must be fully paid prior to first game.
5)All credentials will be presented prior to the teams’ first game. No exceptions will be allowed. Please have the following documents:
a)A copy of players and coaches USA Hockey or Canadian equivalent Individual Membership Registration Form. If registered electronically, not required;
b)Proof of team insurance – Signed/stamped roster by District Registrar or his or her designee. Canadian teams need to have a travel voucher. Also, Canadian teams must have a roster, copies of all player birth certificates or passports;
c)Players’ roster signed by players and coaches;
6)All games will be played under the “no protest rule”. The referees’ decision is final.
7)Ice will be resurfaced BEFORE each game (not every 2 periods)
8)Any player or coach who has a game misconduct penalty is out of that game and the next game, and cannot be on the player’s bench. In the case where a game misconduct, gross misconduct, or match penalty has been assessed the incident shall be reported to the MN Hockey district director within five days of the incident.
9)Games will consist of three periods: 12 minute each (stop time). Game time will be 1 hour in length. The tournament organizers shall have the right to change the final period to running time (15 minutes) in the event an emergency causes delays in the tournament schedule. Penalties will consist of 1 ½ min for a minor, 5 min for a major, and 10 min for misconduct.
10)Each team will be allowed (1) 1 ½ minute time out.
11) If any team is ahead by sevenor more goals in the 2nd period, running time will be issued. If a team is ahead by 5 or more goals in the 3rd period, it shall be running time. The clock will stop for injuries, goals, and penalties.
12)Games may start up to 15 minutes early, if ahead of schedule. Teams need to be prepared in the event this occurs.
13)In single elimination play or in championship round play of a round-robin division, ties will be broken by 1 ½ minute rest period, followed by 5-min sudden victory over-time. If teams are still tied, there will be a 5 player shoot-out. If after the 5 player shoot out, there is still a tie the same 5 shooters will alternate shots and there will be a sudden victory after one shooter scores and one does not.
14)In round robin play each team will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, and 0 points for a loss. Tie breakers for round robin play (B Championship round seeding) 1. Head to head. 2. Goal differential (max 8) 3. Fewest goals allowed. 4. Opponents win lossrecord.
Directions to Hockey Arenas
Heritage Sports Center
(Sill and Seitz hockey rinks & tournament headquarters)
Driving Instructions:
Duluth is located at the far western end of Lake Superior at the intersection of I-35 and US-2 in northeast Minnesota, approx. 152 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
From Minneapolis: I-35W north approx. 23 miles to I-35. Continue north on I-35 approx. 127 miles to 27th Ave. W in Duluth (exit 254). Turn left on 27th Ave. W and proceed northwest a short distance (approx. 0.2 mile) to W. Michigan Street. Turn left on W. Michigan St. and proceed southwest approx. 0.25 mile to arena on the left.
From Thunder Bay: I-35W south to 27th Ave. West (exit 254). Turn right on 27th Ave. W to first stop light (W. Michigan Street). Turn left and go approx. 0.25 mile to arena on left side.
Fryberger Ice Arena
Driving Instructions:
Duluth is located at the far western end of Lake Superior at the intersection of I-35 an US-2 in northeast Minnesota, approx. 152 miles northeast of Minneapolis.
From I-35 Northbound: North on I-35 to 21st Ave. East exit. Left at stop sign. Get into right lane before 1st stoplight (London Rd). Continue up hill on 21st St. 7 blocks to Woodland Ave. Turn right on Woodland Ave. (at the stop sign at top of hill). Follow Woodland Ave. to Anoka St. for approx. 3 miles. Turn right on Anoka St. for 1 (very long) block. Turn right on Allendale St. and proceed approx. 1/2 block to arena on the right.
From Thunder Bay: Follow London Road to 21st Ave. East. Turn right on 21st Ave. East to first stop light (W. Michigan Street). Turn left and go approx. 0.25 mile to arena on left side. Follow up hill on 21st approx. 7 blocks to Woodland Ave. Turn right on Woodland Ave. (at the stop sign at top of hill). Follow Woodland Ave. to Anoka St. for approx. 3 miles. Turn right on Anoka St. for 1 (very long) block. Turn right on Allendale St. and proceed approx. 1/2 block to arena on the right.