Game Format and Tournament Rules:

• 5-game guarantee against other NHL-sponsored youth hockey clubs
  • Two games Saturday, Two games Sunday, and One game Monday
    • Allows for travel in on Friday night, and travel out at a reasonable time on Monday (games will end no later than 3:15 p.m. Monday)
  • Total number of teams entered will determine final schedule of games
  • All games will be three 15-minute periods in length, with 5-minute OT and Shootout if necessary
    • 3 points for a Regulation Win, 2 points for an OT/SO Win, 1 point for an OT/SO Loss, 0 points for a Regulation Loss
• Set cost of $1,800 per team to participate in one weekend showcase
  • Includes ice time, referees and scorekeeper
  • No Admission Fee charged to spectators
  • Awards for “Cup” Champions
  • Goody Bag for all participants
• Winners will receive a “NHL Youth Cup Champion” Banner
• NHL Youth Cup website will be utilized to report individual game results, statistics and standings
• USA Hockey rules will apply, and all participating teams must be USA Hockey members