Tournament Information

The 3rd Annual Hockey Fights MS Maryland Tournament will take place in Laurel, MD the weekend of May 30 - June 1, 2014.  Proceeds from this event will benefit The Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center in Baltimore, MD.  All games will be played at The Gardens Ice House - just minutes from I-95 and US Route 29, and approximately 15 minutes from either Beltway.  The rink is located midway between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore and offers a proshop, fitness center and cafe.

Tournament Details

• Tournament is open to Men's A, B, C, and 50+ teams and Women's C and D teams

• Four (4) game guarantee on NHL size rinks. Games will be played with (3) 12 minute stop time periods. 

• Players should be prepared to play their first games as early as 5:00pm on Friday.  Teams typically play 1 game Friday, 2 Saturday, and 1 Sunday.

• Game schedules will be posted on our website approximately 2 weeks prior to the start of the tournament.

• Game results and standings will be updated on our website throughout the tournament and will also be posted on Twitter at @HockeyFightsMS. Select games will also be broadcast on HerbFM.com sports radio station.
  

• Prize for 1st place teams in each division

• Raffle with great prizes!

• Tournament merchandise and action photos available for purchase onsite.

• RECEIVE A FREE GIFT when registered and paid by March 21, 2014!

Team Rules

• Teams must have a minimum of 10 players and 1 goalie prior to the registration deadline to qualify

• All players must be at least 18 years old to participate and can only be rostered on one team.

• All players must register and pay online in order to participate.  Unregistered players caught playing in the tournament will be ejected immediately and the game will result in a forfeit for the offending team.

• All players must be on the roster.  No substitutions or last minute add-ons.

• Players should bring both light and dark jerseys, including numbers on the back.  Home team wears white, away team wears dark.

• Players must sign the score sheets located at the registration table before the start of each game and should come prepared to present a valid photo ID.

Game Rules

USA Hockey Adult rules will be observed with the following exceptions:

• Minor penalties will be 1:30, Major penalties will be 3:00

• Any player receiving 4 minor penalties in one game will be ejected from the remainder of the game with no further suspension.

• Fighting majors will result in immediate suspension from the tournament, no exceptions and no refunds!
  
  

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