Thai World Hockey League Rules

All games will be played under the Thai World Hockey League committee’s rules and regulations

Rules and Regulations
·Fighting Zero Tolerance: If fighting occurs automatic game ejection and up to a 3 game suspension.
·The Thai Hockey League reserves the right to impose any additional consequences that are in the best interest and integrity of the league
·All games are non-check
·The team Captain must have a letter “C” on front of his jersey and is solely responsible to make sure all of his players are on the official roster. Any violations will result in game forfeits. The team Captain is also the only person allowed to speak with the referees; any abusive language or offense behavior towards the referees will result in suspensions. (Will be enforced 2007-2008 Season)
·Minor penalties are 3:00. Major penalties are 6:00 plus a game misconduct. Also all major penalties will result up to a three game suspension. All major penalties will be recorded in the official records as ten penalty minutes. The league total before a one game suspension is thirty-three total penalty minutes.

01- Only eligible players will be typed on the score sheets and all players must sign in 10 minutes before game time to the designated folder at the scorer’s desk. Team captains will help assist making sure everyone signs in. All players should have proper photo identification in the event of a challenge of eligibility by an opposing team. Any player that allows an ineligible player to skate will forfeit that game. Two occurrences during a season will result in the team forfeiting its rights to be eligible for playoffs. However if a team is lacking players (less than 6)  there will be an option between captains if both agree to add players from other teams to the game as a scrimmage and the game will count as a forfeit. Only one referee is required to stay to officiate and monitor any scrimmage game. Any team that accumulates three forfeits in a regular season will be under strict review for the upcoming season. The Thai World Hockey League reserves the right to drop any player or team for the upcoming season due to attendance.
02- Teams will have a roster of 15 skaters and a goalie. Each team will be allowed subs with approval from TWHL commish. If an emergency arises and a team is lacking players the Thai World League will designate more players to fill the teams needs.
03- After rosters are frozen at the midway point of the season however after the season starts we will allow a few exceptions. If a player is injured, sickness occurs, or an emergency situation arises and the player cannot continue play during the remainder of the season, the player may be dropped from the roster. A new player or from leagues sub list may be added with the understanding the new player has equal or less of injurer’s players point status. Once a player is dropped he/she is not allowed to return for the remainder of the season.  In addition we will allow in some instances for new players to join after the deadline if all teams agree.
04- Thai World Hockey plays blue line icing. No offsides for two line passes. We will use delayed offsides; if the puck is dumped in and offside, as long as the respective team’s players come out of the zone without touching the puck, they may re-enter the offensive zone only after their last player comes out.
05- Games will be three 17 minute periods, 1 minute intermission and 1 minute stop time at the end of game if there is a two goal difference. Note if games goes into OT in League play no intermission due to time constraints
06- If an injury is a game stopping injury the following will apply. If EMT’s are needed to remove the player from the ice, the play stops until the player is removed. If the first period has not ended and the allotted game time expires the game will end in a tie. If the injury occurs during the second period and time expires the team winning at the time of the injury receives two points. If it is a one-goal game the losing team will get a courtesy point. No shutout points will be allowed for partial games. All stats at the end of the game are considered official. No exceptions will be made in this case and all results are final. There will be no make up games.
07- Accumulation of thirty-two penalty minutes in the regular season will result in a game suspension. An accumulation of 40 penalty minutes in the regular season will result in an additional 3 game suspension. In addition if a player gets three penalties in one game an automatic one game suspension is issued and game ejection. Note a player who goes over the 32 penalty minute limit during the last game will still BE ELGIBLE for the playoffs unless he gets a major penalty or accumulates three penalties in the last game. During the playoffs each player will start fresh with penalty minutes. If a player accumulates more than 10 minutes or three penalties in the first playoff game they will automatically be suspended for the next game.
08- A fighting penalty can be up to a  three game suspension. Two fighting penalties in one season are cause for immediate expulsion from the league. Any penalty as seen as intent to injure will also result in league expulsion. All suspensions will carry over the next season. All major penalties will result in a 6-minute penalty and a ten-minute game misconduct. If a player draws blood due to an accident caused by high stick or any other body part an automatic ejection and a 6-minute penalty will be issued. Note all accidental penalties will not result in a one game suspension and a game ejection and 6 minute penalty. Retaliatory penalties and fighting will not be tolerated.
09- Game suspensions are served with the respective team. All suspensions begin and are carried through the next regularly scheduled games or season. Players and captains are ultimately responsible for all player suspension. All suspensions continued until served.

10- Note any case of boarding or checking from behind will apply to the same rules as fighting. No exceptions.
11- Any penalty given due to abuse of referee will result in the same rules as for fighting. All of our on ice referees should be goodwill ambassadors of the game. If you have any legitimate problems with any official, advise your captain to notify the league.
12- The league committee will review all major penalties before being officially assessed. The league committee has the right to overturn a ruling if sufficient evidence indicates it.
13- All fighting, boarding, checking from behind, intent to injure, and abuse towards officials or time keepers automatically result in a 10 minute game misconduct, and  suspension. If this occurs twice expulsion from the league.
14- Thai world Hockey League reserves the right to deny/expel any person or players that have shown misconduct/action on or off the ice for any reason unfit by the league. Any player in the past will not be allowed to play in the Thai World Hockey League unless reviewed and approved by the league office.
15- To determine the final standings for the season and the top seed for playoffs the Win/Loss/Tie/ Shut Out point system and the tie breaker will be used in order as follows:
-Most points in a season
-Most wins
-Head to Head Wins
-Lowest team penalties in minutes (PIM)  (We want to promote sportsmanship)
-goal differential
-Coin toss

Please note Win =2 points, Tie = 1 point, Shut out = 1 point (Yes the team gets an extra point for a SO)



16- Playoff Rules: three 17 minute running time periods with last 3 minutes stop time if less than 2 goal difference. For overtime a 5 minute running time 4 on 4 format. After that a 3 man shoot out then 2, then 1 until eventual winner. Teams must use different shooters for the duration of shoot out. Their will be a Championship and 3rd Place game. During the playoffs each player will start fresh with penalty minutes. If a player accumulates more than 10 penalty minutes or three penalties in the first playoff game they will automatically be suspended for the next game.
17- There will be no refunds for players or teams suspended or expelled or injured from the League or players that leave for any reason.
18- Failure to serve a suspension will cause original suspension to double and forfeiture of any game played while on suspension.
19- All team must have matching uniform and wear jersey number assigned to in the beginning of season. If forget jersey please notify score keeper so can record accurate stats.
20- No children are allowed in the player’s bench or on the ice before, during or after a Thai World hockey event.
21- All players must comply with each individual rink’s rules and regulations. Any fines billed to the league will be billed to the team (s) responsible. In the event assessed damage is not resolved to the satisfaction of the rink and or Thai World Hockey League, scheduled games will be cancelled until resolved. These games
will be considered a forfeit.
22- SEXUAL HARRASSMENT OR DISCRIMNATION OF ANY TYPE WILL
NOT BE TOLERATED. If you feel this has occurred, document the misconduct Include time, place person(s) involved, and witnesses if possible.
(A) Sexual harassment or discrimination, if proven will result in a written warning For the first offense. Any additional occurrences will result in permanentexpulsion from the league.
23- Waiver. All players who play on a Thai World Hockey League team agree to abide by the Waiver of Liability for the Thai World Hockey League.

Last To Sum Up Penalty Minute Rules

·During the eight game regular season each player will be allowed 33 minutes worth of penalty minutes. If a player accumulates more than 33 penalty minutes before the 8th game they will be suspended for one game. If the player before the 8th game accumulates more than 42 the player will be suspended and additional three games.
·If a player receives three penalty minutes in a game an automatic game ejection will occur as well as a one game suspension.
·Every Major Penalty is a game ejection and will be reviewed by the ruling commitee to determine suspension. Note each player will be assessed ten minutes to his/her thirty-three minute penalty limit.  If a player receives a Major penalty or accumulates three penalties during the last regular season game the player will be suspended for the first playoff game
·If a player in the last regular season game goes over the thirty-three penalty minutes or forty-two penalty minute limit due to a two or less minor penalties the player will BE STILL ELGIBILE FOR THE PLAYOFFS
·A Major Penalty will be assessed to a player who draws blood to another player. However if the referee sees it as accidental the player will be only given a game ejection and a 6 minute Penalty. Ten minutes will be added to his league penalty minute limit. If this occurs twice a 2 game suspension will be issued.
·Any intent to injure another player through boarding, checking from behind or slashing will automatically be a major penalty and three game suspension just like the fighting rule.
·Any abuse towards official will be treated as a Major Penalty