RULES AND FORMAT

1. All games are played 2x15 minutes effective time,
   
2. Tackles allowed according to Norwegian Ice Hockey Association rules.
   
3. 12 teams in total 
4. Group stage with 3 groups of 4 teams. 18 group stage games played friday (2 games) and saturday (16 games)
   Eah team play 3 group stage games.
   
5. Playoff schedule will be ready by 18:05 saturday. Each teeam must contact host to get playoff schedule for sunday (contact information will be provided). Alternatively check web for playoff schedule.
6. Playoff for places 1-4: 3 group stage winners + best 2nd place team. Best 2nd place is based on 1) number of points, 2) equal points: goal difference, 3) same goal difference - number of goals scored, 4) same nuber of goals scored - lottery 
7. Playoff numbers 9-12: The three 4th ranked teams from each group together with the lowest ranked team nr 3 from the group stages. Lowest ranked nr 3 is determined by the same rules as above (points, goal differende, nr og goals scored, lottery)
8. The remaining 4 teams (the remaining 2nd and 3rd ranked teams from group stages) play for spots 5-8.
9. There will be awards for each teams best player in each game..
10. All star team will be awarded.
11. Fair play price to the team with best behaviour on and off the ice.
12. All players receive OHG medal
13. Winning team receive OHG trophy.