About this Site

This is an unofficial league website for the Dover Co-Ed Hockey League. Information about the league put out by Chris Hitchcock and the Arena will always be the official word on the league happenings. This website is meant to keep players and fans/friends/family updated with timely information and stat tracking. Like the games played in the "DCEHL", this website is meant to be fun.

Below are the most critical rules of play and officiating in the Dover Co-Ed Hockey League. A full list of all of the rules including these and many more can be found at this link.

Sportsmanship

If a team is up by six goals the score will not be put up on the scoreboard for any additional goals scored. This is to ensure teams do not run up the score. The clock will remain as stop time unless both team captains prefer running time.

Skater Substitutions

Teams are not allowed to have subs or alternates play for any reason. Should a team not have 6 skaters to play they will forfeit the game. This will be strictly enforced. The game may continue with players that are in attendance, hopefully making two even teams. If a friend of a current player subs in a game, that current player will be removed from the league. Captains need to monitor this activity.

If this minimum is not met (due to a penalty during the course of the game) the offending team shall forfeit the game at that point. However, the game may continue by making the teams even with players that are there.

The team representatives are responsible for compliance with roster regulations, player eligibility and disciplinary penalties assessed to a team member. Failure to comply will result in a forfeit of the game in which an investigation request was made.

The Arena shall not recognize protests in any manner other than formal written requests by the team representative. The Arena shall have final say in any investigation.

Goaltender Substitutions

The Dover Arena will find an alternate goalie, according to ability and availability. Please let The Dover Ice Arena know A.S.A.P if a goalie cannot make it to the game.

Penalties

A "three penalty rule" shall be imposed on any player receiving three penalties in a single game. At the point of the third penalty, that player shall be assessed a game misconduct penalty and must leave the ice for the balance of that game and miss the next game. A substitute player must serve the third penalty assessed if it affects the on- ice strength of that team.

Alcohol Consumption

No player shall be permitted to play while intoxicated; and alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the Dover Arena. Players violating this rule are subject to a game misconduct penalty and/ or penalty per City Ordinance.

Shot Types

Slap shots with a backswing blade above the knee are not permitted in the coed C league. Play will be stopped and a face-off will occur closest to where the shot was taken outside the Blue line. Defensive Zone clearing with nobody around follows this same guideline - nothing above the knee - but is referee discretion.

Tie Games

Tie games; we will try to run a shootout for tie games. There will be a three person shootout (total three shots) for tie games. That's it, only 3 shots if still tied it is a tied game. Shooters will be predetermined prior to the shoot out so as not to waste time. In a second game shoot out new players will be chosen to do that shoot out so everyone has an opportunity. Winning team gets 2 points and looser gets 1 point there will only be one round.

General Rules of Play

This league will follow USA Hockey rules. Penalty face-offs will be in accordance with USA Hockey rules.

Respectful Treatment of Officials

This is a zero tolerance league. Arguing referee calls, loud abusive language, taunting, etc will all result in an ejection for the game and possibly a second game. Discussion on ref calls should be made between periods or after the game. Any problems with players and refs will result in the player receiving a game misconduct and possible expulsion from the league.