Rule 6.17 – Tied Game
Rule 6.17 – Tied Game
A game is considered tied if, at the end of the three regulation periods, both teams have scored an equal number of goals.
Overtime periods will always be sudden-victory, meaning that the game will end as soon as a goal is scored.
Members and Leagues may make their own rules regarding overtime for games under their jurisdiction.
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If the game is tied, the following will occur:
- If the Official feels it is necessary, they may order the ice to be re-surfaced at the end of the three regulation periods.
- The puck will be faced-off at centre ice and the play will continue with a 10-minute sudden-victory overtime period;
- If the score is still tied after the 10-minute sudden-victory overtime period, the teams would take the normal between period break and return to play a 20-minute sudden-victory period.
Note 1: The teams will only switch ends if the ice is resurfaced.
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Any overtime period will be considered part of the game and all unexpired penalties will remain in effect.
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If either team declines to play in the necessary overtime period(s), the Referee will follow Rule 10.8 – Refusing to Start Play and report the matter to the appropriate Member or league.
If a game is suspended under Rule 10.8 – Refusing to Start Play because a team has refused to play the necessary overtime period(s), the Member or league will declare the game as a loss for the offending team.