CAHA Adult Hockey State Tournament

June 2-4, 2023 at The Rinks - Lakewood ICE

Tournament Details

Registration & Fees
  • Team Cost: $1000 PER TEAM (Total team entry $2000- CAHA to subsidize $1000 per team)
  • Registration Deadline: May 15th
Divisions
  • ELITE-GOLD: Highest level of players accepted. Teams may be comprised of players with professional (all levels and European). NCAA college (Div. I and III). Major Junior or Junior A playing experience.
  • SILVER-OPEN/INTERMEDIATE: Team is comprised primarily of experienced recreational level players. with the remainder of the team having Varsity or JV High School. Competitive Midget or Junior C experience players. No Junior A. Professional or College Division I players allowed.
  • BRONZE: Team is comprised of newer players and beginners who have outgrown the Rookie skill level. This division may be split in upper/lower.
  • ROOKIE: Team is comprised of true beginners who have just taken up hockey. This player has limited ice & roller experience. Absolutely no upper-level players .
  • 40 & OLDER: Open to players of all skill levels who are at least 40 years old.
  • 50 & OLDER: Open to players of all skill levels who are at least 50 years old.
  • WOMEN’S’ OPEN: Team is comprised primarily of experienced recreational and upper-level players.
  • WOMEN’S ROOKIE: Team is comprised of true beginners who have just taken up hockey. This player has limited ice & roller experience.

*** CAHA Vice President and Tournament Directors has discretion to move teams or combine divisions as needed. ***

Tournament Details
  • Three games guaranteed-top two teams advance to championship
  • Games begin Friday
  • Participation gift for all players
  • Championship Gifts
  • Teams consist of 13-players and one goalie
  • All teams and players must check-in prior to each game
Format & Rules
  • USA Hockey Rules
  • 4-minute warm-up
  • Three 14-minute Stop-time periods.
  • One 30-second timeout per game
  • Round Robin format
  • Running time anytime 7+ goal differential in the third period
  • Tie games will be determined by a 5-min 3 on 3 over-time period (NHL style)
    • Followed by a one player sudden death shootout if needed until a winner is determined
  • No checking
  • Regulation Win = 3pts; OT Win = 2pts; OT loss = 1pts
Standings & Tie Breaker
  • Head-to-Head
  • Goal differential (Max 6 +/- per game)
  • Fewest penalty minutes
  • Fastest goal scored in first game of tourney
  • Coin Flip
  • Schedule, statistics and standings posted on rink website
Eligibility
  • All players must have current USA Hockey membership.
  • Each team may a maximum of three players who live outside of California.
  • Players may play on only one team in the tournament.
    • The Tournament Director may make exceptions as needed.
  • Each team must have matching uniforms.
  • Captains needs to provide a roster for review at least ten days prior to the tournament.

Tournament Directors

The Tournament Director has the final say on which division each team will play. The Tournament Director may split the divisions as needed. The Tournament Director has the right to make any decisions regarding tournament rules, format for the overall good of the event.

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