Southern Maine Middle School Hockey League

SMMSHL Admissions Request Form for 2024-25 (link to Google Form)
Players from outside of your Geographic Area (listed in the bylaws): Any player(s) who do not reside in, go to school in your listed “geographic area” must be approved by the Admission’s Committee, unless they were on one of your official rosters last season. Programs should submit requests to the Admissions Committee at least 2 weeks before the player(s) are expected to play for any of your teams. Players who have not been approved should not be listed on your current rosters.

SMMSHL Admissions Request Form (Word Document)

Playoff Overtime Rules - SMMSHL (revised 2023)

Sudden Death (Goalies are not counted as players)

  • 3 on 3 for 5 minutes (Teams will switch ends for the overtime).
  • Overtime minor penalties are for one minute (1:00) and are played 4 on 3.
    When the penalty expires teams play 4 on 4 until a whistle, after which they resume playing 3 on 3.

SHOOT-OUT RULES

If a winner is not determined by the above method, then the two teams will resort to a 3-person penalty shot system. Teams will pick any 3 players on the game sheet to shoot. A flip of the coin will determine who shoots first. The teams will alternate after each shot. If the tie is still not broken after 3 shooters, teams will alternate shooters with both teams getting a chance each round until a winner is determined.  The teams cannot repeat shooters until every player on your bench (excluding goalies) have shot.