U20 Major Division Rules and Regulations
The JHL U20 Major Division is the premiere Summer league in New Jersey. Our league is designed to provide a high level of play for Junior/Midget aged players throughout the summer. We will be limiting the number of teams in order to keep this level at the highest possible level of competition.
Our U20 Futures Division is going to be the 2nd Tier Division for our U20 League aimed at a more appropriate level of play for younger Junior/Midget aged players, specifically for players breaking into this level of hockey. The winner of the Futures division will have the opportunity to participate in the U20 Major Division Playoffs.
Season and Standings
JHL U20 Major Division teams are guaranteed (10) games from June 11 - August 15th. The regular season will consist of (9) games, week nine will begin the post season. Teams will receive 2 points for a win, 1 point for a shootout loss and 0 points for a regulation loss.
Game Format
5 minute warm up
(3) 17 minute periods (Ice Cut every two periods of three game set)
If the score is tied after 3 periods there will be a shoot out with (3) players from each team. If still tied after first shoot out round the shoot out will continue with (1) player from each team until a winner is determined. (Players cannot be used twice until every skater on the bench has gone.)
Penalties/Conduct
USA Hockey Junior Rules will apply, with the following exceptions:
NO FIGHTING.- Fighting Majors will result in player's suspension from the league.
Conduct towards officials- Abuse of officials will not be tolerated. Any player ejected from a game for abuse of officials will receive a (2) game minimum suspension and subject to expulsion from league.
Automatic icing and touch up offsides will be played.
