Locations

The game timeframes stated are for reference, based on the estimated number of teams and allocated ice times and are subject to change.

Quincy Youth Arena

60 Murphy Memorial Dr
Quincy, MA 02169
Possible game times are on Friday 6PM-10PM, Saturday 7AM-10PM and Sunday 7AM-9PM

Guaranteed Games

Minimum of (3) games per team, with the possibility of an additional game in the finals.

Specific Leveling

True leveling! Our system of checks and balances that all captains participate in helps ensure that all players individually qualify for the level at which the team is entered. Even leveling and no ringers, just as you’ve come to expect from StinkySocks Hockey.

No Jerks

We maintain a tight player conduct policy to give you the enjoyable experience that you’re looking for.

Photo Coverage

Photo coverage provided by Bruins Daily

Professional Staff

Professional StinkySocks Hockey staff onsite throughout tournament

Complimentary Refreshments

unlimited bottled water

Team Pricing

Team pricing includes 14 rostered players (inclusive of goalies), with the option to have up to 17 at an additional cost.

The StinkySocks Experience

  • Ability to check the schedule and live standings.
  • Music played in between whistles
  • Complimentary refreshments – unlimited bottled water
  • Entry into a drawing for a team captain prize of a Mando Hockey superlight stick when you choose to have the final payment automatically charged 3 weeks prior to the tournament.

The actual number of teams per division will be determined by demand. Divisions are established based on the levels offered for the tournament. Each team in this tournament is guaranteed at least 3 games, with the possibility of playing in the final game.

Format

All StinkySocks Hockey tournaments are a round robin format for divisions of four teams. Teams in a division with more than 4 teams will have their schedule drafted to play 3 randomly assigned teams.

Finals Determination

Divisions with 6 or fewer teams will have the top 2 teams go to the final game.  Levels with 8 or more teams will have the top 4 teams go to Olympic-style final games, with the top 2 teams playing for gold/silver and the 3rd and 4th placing teams competing for bronze.

All players must register on their own in advance of the tournament and by the deadline specified to be added to their team’s roster and be eligible to check in. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the tournament and after payment in full, each captain is provided a unique web link and team code that is to be distributed to their players in order for them to register for the team’s tournament roster. The captain should also be sure to register themselves as a player if they’ll be participating. On the tournament weekend all players must check in with a valid ID and display the helmet sticker provided to be eligible to play.

To be eligible to participate in any tournament game, a player must:

  • Be 21 years of age or older.
  • Individually qualify for the level that their team has entered.
  • Register on their team’s roster by the deadline and, in that process, have e-signed a waiver.
  • Check in at the tournament with a valid ID.
  • Display the helmet sticker provided at check-in.
  • Have a team matching jersey that is uniquely numbered and use that same jersey/number for the entirety of the tournament.
  • Be otherwise eligible to participate in a StinkySocks Hockey event (e.g. cannot be on a conduct hold, admin hold, or have been previously released from eligibility).

We encourage all teams to roster a backup goalie and players to be prepared for unforeseen schedule changes/issues/injuries.

When does the final payment get charged?

Final payments are charged automatically to the same form of payment as your deposit and at the discounted rate, four weeks prior to the tournament. Those wishing to make their final payment manually can do so by contacting the league office before the deadline (two weeks prior to the tournament).

How can I make sure that my team can use our preferred jersey color?

Jersey colors are requested at the time of registration. In the case of a jersey color conflicts within your team’s division, whoever requested the color first, usually by registering first, will be given preference.

We have players who all even out to the given level. Is that OK?

Unfortunately not. Level is one of the founding values at StinkySocks Hockey so all players must qualify to play at the level that their team is entering.

Do I need to roster a backup goalie?

It’s up to each team who they want to register. Even if you think that your primary goalie can make any and all games of the tournament we recommend having a backup registered due to any unpredictable circumstance. In the event that your goalie can’t play in a game, you will not be able to place your own goalie who is not rostered. The league will do everything possible to place a goalie who qualifies for the level you but that cannot be guaranteed.

Where can I submit my roster?

Captains do not submit rosters. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the tournament and after your team is paid in full we’ll provide you with a unique link to forward to you players. Each player can the register at that link prior to the player registration deadline stated.

When will I know the schedule?

We will provide the schedule approximately 2 weeks prior to the tournament. Even after that point it is possible that the schedule can change so players should be aware that games can take place at any time within the range given for each day.

I have extra players. Where do I pay for those?

If your roster exceeds the player allowance when player registration closes we’ll reach out to ask you who should be removed or, in the case you’d like to keep everyone, we’ll permission to charge the card on file for those exceeding the limit.

What if there’s a player on another team who doesn’t appear to qualify for the level?

We have a system of checks and balances to ensure equitable leveling. If at any point in the first two rounds of the tournament you team feels that a player on another team does not qualify for the level then you, as the captain of any team in the same division regardless of whether or not you’ve played or observed the other team, can issue a formal level challenge by alerting the onsite staff of your wish to due so. That starts the process and we’ll make a determination of eligibility based on our staff’s prior observations.

Tournament Specific Rules & Policies

General Rules & Policies

General SSH tournament rules and polices are in effect for this tournament, some of which are highlighted below.

View tournament-specific rules and policies

Rules of the Game

NCAA ice hockey rules will be enforced, with the following modifications:

General Modifications

  • No checking
  • Zero tolerance on fighting: any involvement in a fight on or off the ice will result in a lifetime ban from any and all StinkySocks hockey games, tournaments, leagues, etc.
  • Blue line automatic icing will be enforced.
  • Time (Rounds 1-3) - (3) 15-minute periods - last (1) minutes of the 3rd period (or overtime) stopped time if score is within 1 goal, (1) minute between periods and (3) minutes to warm up. Games can result in a tie.
  • Time (Semi-Finals and Finals) - (3) 15-minute periods, last (2) minutes of the 3rd period (or overtime) stopped time, (1) minute between periods and (3) minutes to warm up. In the event of a tie in regulation, overtime periods of 5 minutes  in length will repeat until there is a winner. Overtime is played as 4v4.
  • Officiating - (2) Referees per game
  • Timeouts - None, except final game, where each team will be given (1) one-minute timeout at any point in the game.
  • Penalties - Any player who has 3 minor penalties in a game will be ejected from that game. Any such disqualification will count towards the Three Strike Rule for team disqualification. A subsequent conduct issue on or off ice while exiting that game (e.g. unsportsmanlike conduct) will result in an additional game disqualification. A major penalty will result in player ejection from the game and disqualification from the tournament.
  • Teams must have matching color jerseys.
  • Players must be on bench before the end of the first period for any game to play in that game.
  • Players must participate in one game during rounds 1-3 to be eligible to play in a semi-final or final game.

Team Three Strike Rule

A team that incurs 3 player disqualifications (individual game or tournament) will be disqualified as a team. Generally, player disqualifications come in the following forms:

  • Excessive Minor Penalties - A player is disqualified from a game if they are assessed (3) minor penalties in one game.
  • Major Penalty – A player is disqualified from the tournament if they are assessed a major penalty.
  • General Conduct – A player is given an administrative warning if improper physical or verbal conduct is observed. Upon a subsequent conduct-related issue, that same player would be disqualified from the tournament. Refer the “No Jerks” policy.
  • Level Challenge – If the level eligibility of a player is challenged by another team and that is upheld then then player will be disqualified from the tournament. Refer to the “Administrative Level Appeals.”

Conduct (aka “no jerks”) Policy

In the spirit of StinkySocks Hockey, it is expected that players conduct themselves with good sportsmanship and respect for others. Our “no jerks” helps to maintain an enjoyable environment at StinkySocks Hockey tournaments. It covers both physical and verbal conduct, be it on ice or off, and is an administrative process that is addition to in -game infractions.

Any player demonstrating actions on or off the ice that are deemed by any SSH staff member to be contrary to the spirit of a SSH tournament will be given one warning, with both the offending player and captain being notified. Any second violation will result in disqualification from the tournament and will count towards their team's disqualification allowance (3/3 rule). This policy covers both off-ice and on-ice conduct. Any fighting or threat of fight by a player will result in disqualification from the tournament and release from eligibility for any and all future StinkySocks Hockey games and events. This is and administrative process and is separate from the Rules of the Game.

Team Registration

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$945 per team, if paid in advance
  • Reserve your team’s spot with $300, as long as team spots are available. A reduced deposit of $100 is available for StinkySocks Hockey BYOT teams. Deposits are refundable up until 4 weeks prior to the tournament start date, at which point they are non-refundable.
  • Discounted pricing of $945/team is available if your team’s balance is auto-paid in full four weeks prior to the tournament. The regular price of $995 applies to any team that pays in full thereafter or wishes to pay manually.
  • All teams must be paid in full two weeks prior to the tournament. All final payments will be charged to the same card on the schedule you select at registration. Any final payments not received by the final deadline are subject to team cancelation and forfeiture of deposit.

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Free Agent Registration

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$90 per player

Don’t have a full team but still want to get in on the action? With StinkySocks Hockey you can sign up as a free agent to be placed on a team. If you have a few friends who want to play together we’ll make every effort to place you all together!

All placements are based on the order in which they were requested. We will make our best effort to place you on a team but placement cannot be guaranteed. We’ll reconfirm with you as soon as we have successfully placed you on a team, at a minimum of 10 days prior to the tournament. Deposits are fully refundable up until being placed on a team. If your plans change, you can cancel your placement request by submitting a request online prior to being placed.

Level Guidance

We work closely with captains to ensure that the teams are being formed in an equitable way that will ensure balance, which is a vital part of the StinkySocks Hockey experience. All players must individually qualify for their team’s chosen level. If you have any questions regarding leveling we invite you to call the league office discuss leveling.

Level 2-3 (True Novice)

The true novice level is geared to those who are within their first 3 years of hockey experience, based on someone in their 30’s. It may also be appropriate for older players who started playing as an adult regardless of years of experience.

Level 3-4 (Lower Intermediate)

This level is geared towards those who began their hockey experience as an adult and excludes anyone who has had high school experience.

Level 4-6 (Intermediate)

All players in the intermediate range are eligible at this level. This level is most appropriate for those who have had high school level experience. It excludes anyone who has had any organized college experience (club or other).

Level 6-7 (Upper Intermediate)

Young players with high school experience and older players with college club experience, or the equivalent, are eligible at this level. It excludes anyone under the age of 30 who has had NCAA divisional experience.

Level 7-9 (Advanced)

This level is most appropriate for those who have had NCAA divisional experience, younger players with college club experience, or the equivalent. It excludes anyone under the age of 30 who has had D1 experience.

Level 9+ (Expert)

This is an open level that is suitable for those who have played recently at a high collegiate level, have had semi-professional or professional experience, or the equivalent.

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