>> why don't games played in alaska count? > Games played outside the continental US are not counted in the > NC$$ game limit. In basketball there is the pre-season tournament > The Great Alaskan Shootout. Games are also scheduled in Hawaii, > and other countries such as Japan. But I think there is also a rule > on how often a team can schedule games out of the country. > Anyone know the specific regulations ? From the NCAA by-laws (17.10.5) concerning hockey contests limitations: Maximum: 34 for Div. I 32 for Div. II 25 for Div. III Allowable exemptions: conference championship tournament conference playoff NCAA championship 1 game/year against an alumni team of the college 1 game/year against foreign team (played IN the U.S.) the Hockey Hall of Fame game games played on a foreign tour Div. I & II - 1 tour allowed in four years (maximum of 10 contests) Div. III 1 tour allowed in three years (maximum of 10 contests) Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico Div. I & II - any games played in A,H,PR against or under sponsorship of a Div. I or II school located in A,H,PR. Div. III - Same as for Div. I&II, BUT: Up to maximum of four contests; allowed only once every four years. May not take foreign tour in same four year period. There are other exemptions for individual players (Olympics, fund-raising activities, etc.), but the above are the applicable exemptions for ice hockey teams.