Rules

The Michigan Pre Draft Showcase allows players born 2005 and Younger. All teams will play four round robin games. There is no sudden death for round robin games. There is no time outs in round robin games. The top seed from each division will advance to the playoff rounds on Sunday. If games are tied at the end of playoff rounds, a 5 minute (3 on 3) sudden death period will take place. If nothing is resolved after 5 minutes, a 3 man shootout will take place. The shootout format will consist of the first three players designated by each coach who will shoot until one team has a goal advantage. Playoffs will allow for 1 timeout per team.

2025 Game Format:

Warm Up: 3 Minutes
1st Half: 23 Minute Stop Time
ICE CUT
2nd Half: 23 Minute Stop Time

All games will be played by NCAA Rules:
These will be the Exceptions to the NCAA Rules for our Tournament:
- Automatic Icing - No Hybrid
- Teams are allowed to change on icings.
- Coincidental Minors- Teams play 5-5 
- NO FIGHTING will be allowed
- Run Time if there is a 5 goal differential in 2nd half (Clock will go back to stop time if within 4 goals)
- Individual Major Penalty-If a player has been removed from the game for a 5 minute Major Penalty, no player has to serve in the box. The team plays short a man, and when the five minutes are up, they go full strength, adding a player on the ice from their bench. 

How to Advance to Sunday's Playoff Rounds:
Top Seed in each division advance. This is determined by:
1.  Best Record/Team with the most points.

2. Least Goals Against. For example, if two teams are tied at 3-1, the team that has the LEAST GOALS AGAINST advances. Even if you beat the team that is tied at 3-1 with you. Least Goals Against Counts First.

3. Plus/Minus Ratio- Goals For vs. Goals Against
4. Head on Competition
5. Flip a Coin

Sunday Playoff Games:
One 24 minute stop time period (No Zamboni)