Quinte West U18 Golden Hawks Present THE HANGAR CLASSIC
Nov. 7 - 9th 2025
Tournament Rules and Regulations
The Hanger Classic is a premier AA/A-level youth hockey tournament in Trenton, Ontario! All games will be played at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens (Trenton) and Frankford Arena - Dr. McMullen Recreation Centre (Frankford).
4 Game Guaranteed**
Registration Fee $1,800
Period length. 10-15-15mins. Stop time periods.
A $500 deposit will secure your spot in this tournament. Final payment is due by September 30, 2025
Refund Policy
• All deposits are non-refundable.
• Refunds will only be granted if the team provides written notice of their intent not to attend, 60 days or more before the first day of the tournament.
Format
Six Team Division-Six teams in total make up one division. Each team will play four games. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals where the 1st place team will play the 4th place team and the 2nd place team will play the 3rd place team. Each winner of the semi-finals advances to the championship game.
Eight Team Division- Eight teams in total, make up two divisions, A and B. Each team will play 3 games followed by a cross-over quarter final game. The winners of the four quarter-final games advance to the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-final games will advance to the championship.
1.Hockey Canada rules & OMHA regulations will govern all games with the following additional rules for the tournament operation.
2. Each team must report to the Tournament Office 60 mins prior to their games to sign the Game Sheet App.
3.All teams are guaranteed 4 games.
4.Only players on the approved roster are eligible to play in the tournament.
5.Teams must be prepared to play up to 15 minutes before their schedules start time.
6.Home jerseys will be white (or lighter colour). If a colour conflict arises, the home team will be asked to wear their alternate set. If the home team does not have an alternate set, the visiting team will be asked to wear their alternate set.
7.If there is a 5-goal spread in the 3rd period, the clock shall become run time until the spread is reduced to less than 3 goals. If during the run time a penalty is assessed, penalty timings will remain unchanged.
8.One 30-second time out per team, per game, in round robin and playoff games.
10.Team association rules in effect for all equipment requirements – including mouthguards and neck guards.
11.Game duration: Period length 10-15-15
12.The handshake will take place at the end of the game in a timely manner.
13.All protests must be accompanied by a $250.00 non-refundable fee. A protest will only be heard if it is brought to the attention of the Tournament Manager or their delegate within fifteen (15) minutes of completion of the game in question. A hearing and ruling will be completed prior to the team’s next scheduled game. All decisions made by the Tournament Committee are final and MUST be respected. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to make decisions regarding interpretation of the rules, objections, and protests. All decisions are final.
Tiebreaker Rules for Advancement to the Semi-Finals
1. Most Points (2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss)
2. Winner of head-to-head game (only if two teams are tied. If more than 2 teams are tied move to step 3)
3. Goal Differential (Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against)
4. Fewest Goals Against
5. Fewest Penalty Minutes in all Games Played.
6. The team that scored the earliest goal in their round robin game involving the tied teams
7. Coin flip (team from farthest away will call the flip, winner of flip gets higher position
Goal Average = Total number of goals for, divided by the total number of goals for and against.
Example: 10 GOALS FOR, 4 GOALS AGAINST
Goal Average Calculation: 10/(10+4) = .714
NOTE: The higher percentage gains the higher position. All round robin games to be included.
OVERTIME RULES
1. No overtime in round robin games.
2. Semi-final and Championship game tiebreakers are decided by overtime periods structured as follows: One 5 minute period 3 on 3. In the event the game remains tied, a best of three alternating shootout will occur, with the home team shooting second. If still tied a sudden victory shootout will commence with the rest of the team’s players. No player may shoot twice until all players on the team (except goaltenders) have had a turn.
Penalties given during the overtime periods are one minute in duration. The teams will play 4 on 3 for the duration of the penalty and 4 on 4 until the first stoppage after the penalty.