There's that number again. Each team’s manager is responsible for making sure that all copies of the NIHL official score sheet are filled out completely using the proper name of the team as given by NIHL, Level, Tier within metallic level (if applicable), and are signed by both coaches and all referees. Note:  If two or more ties exist at a level, this system will be used to break the "higher seed" tie first, followed by the calculation to break the "lower seed" tie. (For example, if two teams, green and red are tied for first place, and two teams, blue and yellow are tied for third place, this system will be used to determine which team (green or red) will be in first and which will be in second, followed by the use of the system to break the tie for third place and fourth place between the blue and yellow teams. NIHL Bantam Silver: 34: Crystal Lake Yellowjackets AA (83.56) 79.07: NIHL Bantam Bronze: 21: South Bend Irish Rovers A (79.67) 75.23: Peewee: NIHL Peewee (All) 0 (n/a) (n/a) NIHL Peewee Gold : 36: Orland Park Vikings AA (89.51) 85.51: NIHL Peewee Silver A: 27: Romeoville Huskies AA (84.38) 80.94: NIHL Peewee … The use of cameras, including on handheld devices, is not permitted in locker rooms at NIHL championship games, except by host site and Tournament personnel for purposes of documenting violations of this rule. Should a HOME team run out of assigned ice time and be required to vacate the ice surface with time left on the clock, the scorekeeper will note the time remaining on the score sheet. Squirt; PeeWee Minor; PeeWee Major; Bantam Minor; Bantam Major; Midget U15; Midget U16; Midget Major U18; This website is powered by SportsEngine's Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Central States Development Hockey League privacy policy. 4.1 The Zero Tolerance Policy instituted by USA Hockey is hereby incorporated within these rules by reference and is reported here as a means of emphasis: In an effort to make ice hockey a more desirable and rewarding experience for all participants, USA Hockey instituted a zero tolerance policy beginning with the 1992-93 season. As a result, the yellow team is awarded 3rd place, while the blue and red teams are now considered tied for 1st. If damage occurs to a locker room while assigned to a team at a NIHL championship game, the team will be responsible to pay for all repairs and is subject to an additional fine as determined by the Rules & Ethics Committee. UPDATE: As of March 28, ALL application links have been … ! 5.13.2.1.1. 2.9.2.1 Except as delineated in paragraph 2.10.2.1, only teams electing to declare and play in the Premier Select level for the seeding round in each season will be considered for play at that level for the corresponding regular season. Admission or fees may be charged only at the NIHL Championship Games, subject to the control of the Tournament Committee. Throwing of any object in the spectators viewing area, player’s bench, penalty box or on ice surface, directed in any manner as to create a safety hazard. At the lowest skill level Squirt team, the Back-up goalkeeper may come from the Mite "AA" team. Due to the cancellation of the 2020 - 2021 season, the academic excellence program was suspended and will begin. Additionally, NIHL targets approximately 10 teams from the Gold A Seeding results for play in the league’s highest metallic level, called Elite. 2.12.1.1 In addition to members of the second registered team who are identified as goalkeepers, a player may be rostered on the second team only as a back-up goalie. 4.10.4.1 The minimum time for the warm-up preceding the game shall be no less than five (5) minutes. Only the teams that have entered at that level – by the September Board of Directors meeting – will have the rule waived for them. It doesn't matter if a player is participating in Minor Hawks, our House League, or one of our NIHL or CIHL travel teams, the goal for each player and each team as whole is the same: to get better and have fun. 9.1 Appeals of any NIHL committee decision may be made to the Executive Board by the following procedure: 9.1.1 Appeals for consideration by the NIHL Executive Board must be submitted, in writing, to the President of NIHL. Their position will be in order of the greater surplus. ... League games shall mean those games which count towards the NIHL standings or are played in the NIHL Tournament. 3. 8.4 All protests will be reviewed by the Rules & Ethics Committee and all practical efforts to hear all sides of the issue(s) including a hearing, if needed, will be undertaken before a written response is forwarded to all involved parties. APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021-2022 CSDHL SEASON. Penalties- the clock should be turned off to list the penalty minutes and turned on at face-off. C. Goal differential of the entire regular season. C. The number of points acquired in the games between the highest seeded (entering the tournament), common opponent which was NOT tied with the teams in question. 8.2 Any protests related to games must be submitted in writing by the President or NIHL Representative of the protesting organization, and must be received by the NIHL President within seventy-two (72) hours from the day of the game, and must be accompanied by a $100 check from the protesting organization. There are NO OTHER EXCEPTIONS! Openly disputes or argues any decision by an official. 2.2   Each organization shall provide, to the league Secretary, contact information of its President, League Representative, League Alternate Representative, Treasurer and Registrar no later than August 1st of each year and will notify the Secretary within 10 days of any change thereof. The determined first place team will then be used in step D to break the tie for third place. Except for first round, single game elimination tournament games, on-ice officials will be furnished by the Tournament Committee. 3.1 Scheduling and playing of NIHL League games shall take precedence over all other games, except State Tournament games. "PeeWee Prospects Division" Bantam Prospects Division" U15/U16 Prospects Division" CSDHL Announces NEW "Prospects Division" NEW "Prospects Division" News Release. (For example, two teams, green and red, are tied for first place, and two teams, blue and yellow, are tied for third place. Their position shall be in order of the least loses. Participation includes “communications with the bench”, or “sitting on the bench.”  Communications includes that by use of hand signals, headsets, or any other means of physical or electronic communication. While every season can be different, for background here is a table of team movement from last season: We are looking forward to an excellent 49th season of hockey in the Northern Illinois Hockey League. 6.3. Squirt NIHL 1 . Minor officials will be furnished by the member organization hosting the game. Squirt NIHL 2 . Rules & Regulations shall be governed by the NIHL By-Laws and by these Rules & Regulations of NIHL. Any squirt, pee-wee, bantam or midget player may be advised during any of the tryouts that he/she should not attend the remaining NIHL… 2.6.1   Any member organization that does not satisfy this requirement will receive the following fine: $25 for each team for which the electronic information is not received. The bond will be held for the account of the applying team for one season. At NIHL championship games, any team that leaves its assigned locker room in a worse state than when the team entered (such as spilled food or beverages or other trash left on floors or benches) shall be fined $500. Thunder Throwdown, Bloomington, Illinois. I. F. Continue point "E" with the next highest seeded, common opponent. Any NIHL game that is not played as scheduled is to be rescheduled as soon as possible. This information shall be considered the Completed Roster for the team for purposes of participating in all NIHL games. 4.5.1  Except during tournament games, visiting teams will wear jerseys that are predominately colored or dark in color and home teams will wear jerseys that are white or predominately light in color. 3.3 Any organization with outstanding fees greater than $100 after the September Board of Directors Meeting will not be allowed to schedule its teams. 4.12 The home team is responsible for furnishing a scorekeeper, a timekeeper and referees, or referee and linesman. If an organization fails to field a team after declaring to do so or adds a team (which is permitted to schedule) after the September meeting, that member organization shall be fined $250 for each team involved. 4.19.3 A minimum $300 fine will be imposed for any game score that is not recorded by the HOME TEAM manager on the NIHL electronic system by the end of seeding round or regular season deadline set by the Executive Board. 3.2.2 As a policy, second team entry by a member organization will be placed in such a way that, it will limit the number of games played against another team of the same member organization participating in the same Level of competition. 2020-2021 Regular Season Regular Season Standings. 2.12 Except in situations involving female players who are dual-rostered to a team in the Girls Gold division and to teams in the youth division pursuant to paragraph 2.12.2 of this same Section below, players may not play for more than one (1) NIHL member organization. Teams shall defend the goal further from their respective benches during the first overtime period. Based on these results, most teams will stay within a Metallic Level and are placed in competitively appropriate tiers, e.g. Nothing  in this paragraph shall prohibit the reassignment of a team to a Girls Division, for Regular Season play; pursuant to Paragraph 2.9.2 of this same section above. 5.12.5  The Executive Board, in conjunction with the Tournament Committee reserves the right to determine the format of the tournament at any given playing level to more accurately reflect a fair interpretation of the competition during the NIHL tournament. Subscribe to NIHL's newsletter HERE or text "NIHL" to 22828. The final determination and levying of any fines will be made by the NIHL Rules & Ethics Committee. The teams will take a two-minute break and proceed to play a 5 on 5, sudden death, overtime period of the same duration as the standard, age appropriate game periods. The two bracket champions will play for the league championship. Should a tie still exist after two sudden death periods are completed, a "shootout" shall take place in accordance with the procedure described in paragraph 5.13.2.3. Article 1 - USA Hockey and AHAI Affiliation, Article 2 - Team & Player Registration and Eligibility, Article 4 - Playing Rules and Regulations, Article 4.10 - Playing Times / Penalty Times, Article 4.11 - Slaughter Rule / "Running Clock", Article 4.17 - Score Sheet Management and Reporting, Article 5.7 - Player Eligibility (60% Rule), Article 5.11 - Regular Season Ending Tie Breaking System, Article 5.13.2 - Elimination Game Overtime Procedures, Article 5.14.2 - Round Robin Tournament Tie Breaking System, Article 1 – USA Hockey and Amateur Hockey Association Illinois Affiliation. In fact, as of this writing, almost 50% of all game scores were posted within 1 hour of the game’s conclusion, nearly 70% were posted within 4 hours and a full 93% were posted within 24 hours. Wilmette Hockey offers Co Ed and Girls only Ice Hockey Programs for Ages 9-14. A small quantity of teams will be moved up or down a Metallic Level for the Regular Season. Such petition must be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the September Board of Directors meeting. 2.12.1.3 A BUG may not play in any NIHL Tournament games, unless approved by the Tournament Committee. I. 4.2 The managers and coaches in charge of a team for a NIHL game (including tournament games) shall be regarded as responsible for their team’s player, goalkeeper and coach eligibility, and for the conduct of their team officials, players and parents during that game and while at the place where the game is being played. AA Hockey Model. Violations of this reporting requirement are subject to a minimum fine of $500 per occurrence. Do not consider NIHL’s metallic divisions when rostering a Back-Up Goaltender; use only USA Hockey’s “AA” and “A” designations. 4.10.3 The host team will schedule at least sixty minutes of rink time for any game with eleven or twelve minute periods; at least seventy minutes of rink time for any game with thirteen minute periods; at least eighty minutes of rink time for any game with fourteen minute periods; and at least ninety minutes of rink time for any game with period lengths in excess of fourteen minutes. Any organization that makes a change on or after the day of seeding round scheduling will be assessed a $525 fine for each team involved. 4.10.5 For NIHL League Games (seeding round, regular season and Tournament) each team shall be entitled to call one (1) minute time out. 4.6. 5.11 REGULAR SEASON ENDING TIE BREAKING SYSTEM. Eligible players from each team shall participate in the shootout and they shall proceed in such order as the coach selects. If there is sufficient time between the close of the season and the beginning of the tournament, and if games that could affect participation in the tournament remain to be played, the Tournament Committee may give approval for the game(s) to be played and included in the standings. 5.13 Rules for Qualifying Games, Double Elimination Single Elimination, Championship and Consolation Tournament Games. Participating teams may voluntarily agree to start times outside this rule but are not required to do so. The game officials will identify violators to the coaches for the purpose of removing parents/ spectators from the spectator’s viewing and game area. The loser of the second round, Winners Bracket game will then play the winner of the second round Losers Bracket game in a third-round game while the winner of the Winners Bracket second round game will advance to the fourth round and will play the winner of the Losers Bracket third round game. A Mite goalie may be rostered as a BUG on a Squirt team in this situation only. A player or goalkeeper on the roster who is unable to play, other than through suspension, may be on the player’s bench without being considered a Team Official, if he/she is wearing the team jersey and all required head and face protective equipment. Do not use them for any practice, house or non-NIHL games. 4.10.4 The playing time and all NIHL rules pertaining to playing time for the game must be explained to the referee and the timekeeper by the home team before the start of the game. We had the Wolf Pack #1 team which scored 8 goals in Gold A Red. It is sent to them as an email from the league secretary. 5.13.1 All NIHL Rules and Regulations apply to qualifying, double elimination and single elimination tournament games, except as may be recommended by the Tournament Committee and approved by the Executive Board. Seeding Round helps identify the strength of the teams at each Metallic Level and the results determine each team’s placement for Regular Season play. There are only two exceptions to this rule. Games played on Saturdays must start between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Games played on Sundays must start between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The second highest seed will play the second lowest seeded team. 2.9.4 At an age level which has more than one (1) competition level of play, and in the case of a team being the only team from the member organization participating in that level, should that team be moved to the lowest level, either voluntarily or by action of NIHL once the season has begun, the team shall be ineligible to participate in the NIHL tournament for the level the team was playing at the end of the season. Each score sheet must contain all rostered players in numerical order. 5.12.4 Gold B, Silver and Bronze Levels: The tournament at the Gold B, Silver and Bronze levels will consist of a single game elimination format. 6.4. The following designations must be entered on all copies of the score sheet next to the player’s name when that player is not skating: Absent – ABS, Injured – INJ, Suspension – SUSP. No roster changes will be accepted by NIHL after December 31. GP: W: L: T: GF: GA: PTS: Calumet Jr. Kings PeeWee AA: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: Marquette Jr. Wildcats PeeWee … If a tie still exists after any overtime period, the teams will take a two-minute break and continue to play sudden death, overtime periods until a winner is determined. Such petition must be submitted no later than ten (10) days prior to the September Board of Directors meeting. Home Team (name and #/color) score. Officials are required to conduct themselves in a businesslike, sportsmanlike, impartial and constructive manner at all times. For any matters or issues not specifically covered by the Rules & Regulations of NIHL, then the Rules & Regulations of USA Hockey and AHAI shall apply. In 2014, at the direction of the Hockey Alberta Board of Directors, a committee was formed with the intent of reviewing Minor Hockey, below the Elite level, and developing a process that would enable Alberta’s hockey athletes to compete at a level that is fair and equitable for the specific skill level … 4.18.3 Should a “HOME” game for “Affected Clubs” be played at another club’s home rink, then that club shall be responsible to pay for the ice, and pay for and schedule the officials The “Affected Clubs” may, if they so choose, provide the minor (off-ice) officials. If, on any day of scheduling, the person designated to schedule a team’s games does not show up, the following fine will be assessed: Up to a maximum of $1,000 and mandatory appearance of that organization’s President or designated person before the NIHL Rules & Ethics Committee. In the event of a tie score at the end of regulation play, the overtime format will be as follows: 5.13.2.1 FOR QUALIFYING, DOUBLE ELIMINATION, SINGLE ELIMINATION AND TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES: The teams will take a two-minute break and proceed to play a 5 on 5 sudden death, overtime period of the same duration as the standard, age appropriate game periods. The higher seed, as determined by the final regular season standings, shall advance. To break this (now) two way tie, the system is used from the start, beginning with step A of the two tied teams.). This rule shall be waived at a specific age level only if less than 5 girl’s teams enter at that specific Girls Gold age level. 4.11.2 The clock should remain running if a goal is scored by either team, and the five (5) goal differential still exists. NIHL league games cannot be played with only (1) one on-ice official. Failure to adhere to this requirement will result in a $250 fine to the member organization involved. 8.3 The $100 payment is refundable only if the protest is upheld and is forfeited to NIHL if the protest is denied. , electronically (through the link on the NIHL website); within 48 hours after the game is concluded, a copy of the score sheet in which any player or coach from that team served a suspension. 2.10.3 Teams affiliated with a member club that has applied for admittance to any other Tier 2 league, sanctioned by USA Hockey, AHAI (or any other equivalent, State Affiliate) or otherwise, are not eligible for inclusion. Teams of non-member organizations must apply to the NIHL Executive Board for permission to play in the Midget or Girls Gold playing divisions. 5.1 NIHL will host a season ending Tournament at each age and competition level to determine Championship Teams. We have contacted representatives for 3 games that we know do not have … Follow NIHL: Subscribe to NIHL's newsletter HERE or text "NIHL" to 22828. 3.4.3  A scheduler is required to be present and ready to schedule games for each team, at the appointed time. For clarification of this rule, contact the Rules and Ethics Committee. The remaining time left in the game will be played with the responsibility on the offending HOME team to ensure the conclusion of the game in the following manner: 4.11.5.1 The first time the two teams meet at the offending home teams’ rink, the incomplete game will be finished prior to the start of the new game. 4.17.1 When a player or coach incurs a Game Misconduct penalty or fighting penalty in a NIHL game, it is the responsibility of the team manager for the team on which that player is rostered to provide a legible, PDF copy of the scoresheet from the game in question electronically (through the link on the NIHL website) to the NIHL Rules & Ethics Committee. 2. 2.7 Once a player and/or parent/guardian have signed the roster, that player is “frozen” to that team. The “VISITING” team, which decided NOT to travel, will pay all costs. It will be the basis on which teams are placed in the appropriate age divisions, and metallic levels for the NIHL Seeding Round and for that weekend’s Scheduling Meeting. Prospects Division Q & A. Peewee A Bluehawks celebrate with their hard earned 2nd place trophy. The teams will change the goals to be defended after each overtime period. As an example, … A team finishing in the top one half of the U12 (Peewee) Major, Premier Select level and the tournament champion if not one of the top one-half teams, in one season will, automatically, be placed in the U14 (Bantam) Minor Premier Select level the following season. This Rule does not apply to Tournament Round Robin, Championship, or Consolation games. THERE ARE NO FORFEITS ALLOWED IN NIHL GAMES! 4.18.5 All games played in Rockford will be scheduled during a weekend unless otherwise agreed upon by both teams. Peewee NIHL 5 . This is in addition to any “Officials Time-Out.” Teams shall not receive any extra timeout during overtime periods in Tournament Qualifying Games or in Single Elimination Tournament games. Any modification of a format described in paragraphs 5.12.2, 5.12.3 or 5.12.4 above shall be announced prior to the beginning of the regular season. The team manager must report any additional Game Misconduct Penalties for that player or coach to the Rules & Ethics Committee immediately after such penalties are incurred (via e-mail to rulesandethics@nihl.info). Failure to comply after the fine has been assessed shall subject the organization to an additional fine and referral to the Rules & Ethics Committee for appropriate action. Teams of non-member organizations must pay a participation fee in an amount determined by the Executive Board, as well as the usual team fee for the playing division. 5.10 The NIHL Executive Board, in conjunction with the NIHL Rules and Ethics Committee, reserves the right to alter the final standings under extenuating circumstances, to better and more accurately reflect a fair interpretation of the competition of the NIHL tournament. This Tournament is part of the 2019-2020 season, which is not set as the current season. AHAI_1. Any additional attending members may be asked and will be required to leave the scheduling meeting. H. Count the number of losses showing on the records of the tied teams (in regular season play only). Standings. As a result, the yellow team is assigned 5th place, while the blue and red teams are now considered tied for 3rd. 5.7 In order for a player to qualify to play in any NIHL tournament game (including a qualifying game to make the team eligible for the NIHL Tournament); a player must have participated in a minimum of 60% of the team's NIHL League games (including the seeding round). 5.9 Teams eligible for the tournament are determined from the final, regular season, standings and points earned; two (2) points per game won, and one (1) point per tie game. Their position will be in order of the greater surplus. Teams allowing the fewest goals scored against in tournament play. A total of 16 teams (or less, as determined by the tournament committee, based on the total number of teams at each level, and to be announced at the start of the regular season) will be selected based on the final standings of the regular season and seeded from #1-#16. 1 talking about this. To break the tie between the green and red teams, step D is used, and the green team's results against both the yellow and blue teams will be compared to the red team's results against both the yellow and blue teams). Additionally, this rule shall not apply to any games played within the Premier Select level. Goaltenders shall occupy the goal closest to their team's player's bench for the shootout. Peewee NIHL 6 . When the organization has multiple Tier II teams playing at the same age level in NIHL, the back-up goalie must come from the team at the same age group and next lower skill level. Clubs decide how many teams to place in the Northern Illinois Hockey League (NIHL) and into which Metallic Levels they believe they should go. At the conclusion of the season, qualifying teams at the Elite and Gold A levels play a round-robin format in the end-of-season tournament, while qualifying teams from … These are non-binding, estimates that help the league plan its playing divisions and set the season’s fees. The winners of the first-round games will advance to the Winners Bracket to play each other in the second round.