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