ECEL SHOWCASE FORMAT:

• 4-minute warmup
• Two 25-minute halves
• One timeout per team
• 5-minute 3v3 overtime (if needed)
• 3-man shootout (if needed)
• Sudden Death shootout (if needed)

TIEBREAKERS:

• Points: Top Four teams advance to semi finals
• Head to head (If Applicable. Preliminary play only)
• Goal Differential
• Most Goals For
• Least Goals Against
• Coin Toss

POINTS:

• Regulation win = 3 Points
• Overtime/Shootout win = 2 points
• Overtime/Shootout loss = 1 point
• Regulation Loss = 0 points

PLAYOFF FORMAT:

• 4 Minute Warmup
• One 30 min period
• One timeout per team (Regulation & OT)
• 10 minute 5v5 Overtime (If needed)
• 10 minute 3v3 Overtime (If needed)
• Sudden Death Shootout (If needed)

ALL RULES ESTABLISHED BY USA HOCKEY SHALL APPLY:

• Minor = 2:00
• Major = 5:00
• Misconducts = 10:00