KHSHL Tournament Game Format

Game Length

All State Tournament games will be played under the following format:

    •    Three (3) periods.

    •    15 minutes per period.

    •    Standard stop-time rules apply.

If a game is tied at the end of regulation, the following overtime structure will be used:

1.    First Overtime Period

    •    10 minutes

    •    5-on-5 (including goalies)

    •    Sudden-death format (first goal wins)

2.    Second Overtime Period

    •    If still tied after the first overtime

    •    10 minutes

    •    4-on-4 (including goalies)

    •    Sudden-death format

3.    Shootout

    •    If the game remains tied after both overtime periods

    •    A shootout will be used to determine the winner

    •    Shootout procedures will follow KHSHL and referee-approved guidelines

•    Shootouts will not be used unless both overtime periods are completed without a goal.

•    Referee crews will enforce all standard penalty and overtime rules as outlined by KHSHL and governing officiating standards.

•    Tournament staff will confirm all ice scheduling and operational details with the host rink prior to the event.