GENERAL INFORMATION

TOURNAMENT FORMAT

DIVISION FORMAT, PLAYOFFS & TIEBREAKERS

Division formats may vary based on the number of registered teams. Teams will play round robin games within their division to determine playoff seeding. A win awards 3 points, a tie awards 1 point, and a loss awards 0 points. Tournament points may be deducted for penalties and misconducts. Following round robin play, top teams from each division will advance to the playoff or championship round. In the event of a tie in tournament points, standings will be determined by goal differential, followed by goals against, head-to-head results (when applicable), and then a coin toss.

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PLAYOFF OVERTIME & SHOOTOUTS

Playoff and championship games ending in a tie at the end of regulation will be decided by a 3-player shootout. If still tied, the shootout will continue in sudden death format until a winner is determined.

OFF-ICE SCOREKEEPERS & ON-ICE REPRESENTATIVES

Each game will be supervised by one Off-Ice Scorekeeper and one On-Ice Representative. On-Ice Referees and Off-Ice representatives are there to keep score, look for any violation of the tourney rules, call appropriate penalties, manage point addition and deductions, and assist during each game. Off-Ice Scorekeepers will be the ones to check in with before and after each game. On-Ice Representatives are there for rule regulation, puck retrieval, provide new pucks, and assist Off-Ice Scorekeepers. Both Off-Ice and On-Ice Representatives will call infractions as necessary. We are all here to have fun and grow our hockey family, so we are trusting you to play each game with integrity and honesty, just go out there and have some fun! If you cause any troubles to the tourney, representatives, arena, or at the Players’ Pit, you will be kicked out. That is NOT classy and that is NOT what we are here for. This is a classy tourney ;) – For more information, please visit our Rules section.

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DIVISIONS

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Gaslamp (Rookie)

This Division is for adult players who just started playing ice hockey and are looking to take their skills to the next level! This is the lowest division therefore it's meant for fun with some competition. If you have more than 1-2 years experience, this is not a division for you. 

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PB - (Beginner)

This division is for those adult players who may have 2+ years of experience playing ice hockey league. Like some of us, we picked up later in our years. This is also the league for players in “Nickel”, “Iron”, “D”, or “E” adult leagues. This is for a more casual, slower paced, but fun play!

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Balboa - (Intermediate)

This division is for those adult players who may have 3-7 years of experience playing hockey. Think of this league as your traditional “Bronze” or “C” adult leagues. This is a much faster and competitive type of play. Players can range from former high school players, “played as a kid” players, or “picked it up later in life” players. Competitive but lots of fun.

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Coronado - (Advanced)

This division is for those adult players who have played their entire lives, anywhere from college players, “Silver”, “Gold”, “A” and “B” Leagues. Maybe some former professional experience or current NHL/AHL Players?! – (trust me they won’t show up). This is definitely a much faster and higher skilled type of play.

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Bonita Division - (Women’s Open)

The Bonita Division is our Women's Open division, created to provide a competitive and inclusive environment for female hockey players of all experience levels. Whether you are a seasoned league player or continuing to develop your game, this division is designed to bring athletes together through competition, community, and a shared passion for hockey.

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Teams follow the same Classy format of a maximum of 9 skaters plus 1 goalie.

Please Note: We encourage all teams to roster a female goaltender whenever possible. However, due to the limited availability of women's goaltenders within the San Diego hockey community, teams may roster a goalie of any gender if they are unable to secure a female goalie. Our goal is to remove unnecessary barriers to participation while continuing to grow and support women's hockey. As the division continues to grow, we will continue evaluating this policy based on participation and the availability of women's goaltenders.

Expect high energy, strong competition, and a division focused on building community while elevating the women's game.

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PRIZES & AWARDS

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First place teams in each division will take home a championship trophy along with individual medals for every player.

​Champions will also be featured on our website and receive exclusive prizes from our sponsors and vendors.

​To top it off, winning teams will receive a discount on their registration for next year’s tournament to defend their title.

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Second Place teams will be awarded with medals to take back home along with prizes from our vendors.

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PLAY OFF & PLACEMENT

Seed placements per division are determined by:
1.Tournament Points (W = 3, T = 1, L = 0)
2. Ties in the standings will be broken by:

• Goal Differential

• Goals Against

• Coin Toss

• Head-to-Head Results (When Applicable)

3. Tournament points may be deducted for penalties and misconducts.

Tournament points awarded in a game cannot fall below zero.