BillF explained, in part...
> In the NCAA rulebook, Rule 6-46 lays out the time structure of the game (three
> 20-minute periods with 12 or 15-minute intermissions, etc.) and Rule 6-47
> describes the procedure to use in the event of a tie at the end of regulation
> (two-minute intermission, no resurfacing or change of ends, five minute OT,
> first score wins).  Rule 6-48-a then states the following:
>
> "Where advancement in a bracket or the determination of a tournament champion
> is necessary, any series in a format (e.g., total-goals series, single game,
> minigame series) that results in a tie shall be broken by 20-minute, sudden-
> death overtime periods.   The ice shall be resurfaced upon completion of
> regulation play.  The teams shall not change ends (except as indicated in Rule
> 6-44-b).  Third-place games may follow the overtime procedures as described in
> Rule 6-47."
 
But this year's rule book adds a part b to this:
 
(quote)
b. For regular-season tournaments only, any game that results in a tie
  may be broken by use of a shootout under the following conditions:
    (1) Teams play a standard five-minute overtime.
    (2) If game remains tied, it shall officially be recorded as a tie.
    (3) Teams participating in the tournament must be notified not later
          than October 1 of the upcoming season that the shootout
         option will be used.
(end quote)
 
At Maine's JC Penney tournament this year, the 3rd place title game,
if ended in a tie, would have been decided by a 5-man total-points
shootout.
 
Some people might also be unaware of the next rule. It allows instant
replay in tournaments, under certain conditions.
 
cheers,
 
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