Rule 10.16 – Tied Game

Rule 10.16 – Tied Game

  1. If at the end of the three regulation 20-minute periods the score is tied, the following shall take place: 

    1. if the Referee feels it is necessary, they may order the ice to be re-surfaced at the end of the three regulation periods. If the ice is not resurfaced, the teams will not change ends; 
    2. the puck shall be faced-off at centre ice and the play shall continue with a 10-minute sudden-victory overtime period; 
    3. 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 20-minute sudden-victory periods. The teams would now change ends. 

  2. Any overtime period shall be considered part of the game and all unexpired penalties shall remain in force. 

  3. If either team declines to play in the necessary overtime period or periods, the game shall be declared a loss for that team. 

    Note: Members and Leagues may make their own rules regarding overtime for games under their jurisdiction.