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PLAYING RULES

The LRHL adopts the rulebook of CARHA, the Canadian Adult Recreational Hockey Association. In addition, below are the

LRHL-specific playing rules. Where there is a conflict between these two sources, the playing rules noted below will apply.

Games are played on Sunday evenings at either 8:00, 8:30, 9:15,or 9:45.

Game slots are 75 minutes - 10 for a flood, 5 for a warmup, and 19 per period for 3 periods, running time.

The last 2 minutes of the game are stop time if the score difference is 2 or less.

Teams have 14 players assigned - 13 skaters and a goalie.

Icing only applies if the puck is iced from the defensive zone (inside a player's own blue line).

This is a NO-CHECKING league. A 3-minute penalty will be called. If injury results, at the discretion of the referee, the

offender may be ejected and subject to possible suspension.

This is a NO-SLAPSHOT league. A 3-minute penalty will be called. A slapshot is defined as a shot where

the blade of the stick is raised higher than the top of the boot, and the puck is shot or a fake shooting motion is made.

A player leaving his feet to block a shot/intercept a pass/backcheck, will be assessed a 3-minute running time penalty if

he causes or could have caused an opposing player to fall by making contact with the opposing player while off his feet.

Any player receiving 3 penalties in one game will be ejected from the current game, and may be assessed a 1-game

suspension as determined by the Executive after review.

CODE OF CONDUCT

The LRHL is a longstanding men's recreational hockey league, in operation for over 30 years. The LRHL prides itself on providing

good hockey and good times. Expectations of each player are shown below.

Players should conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner before, during and after all games.

Teams will shake hands at centre ice at the end of each game.

Members will not use foul or offensive language, or gestures toward other players, officials, timekeepers or any other

participant or spectator.

Players are responsible for contacting their team rep if they can't make a game. Contact means a direct conversation, not an

unconfirmed email or voicemail. Notification needs to be given by 12 noon the day before the game (Saturday).

CONSTITUTION

The LRHL constitution controls the operation of the LRHL and defines the roles of the Executive and members.