Standings as of 09-Nov-2020:

November 10^th, 2020

Newsletter #4

RCHL League Fees- Third Payment

The third league fee payment is due on November 15^th (5 days) and all teams applicable must be at a maximum of $2338.75 + GST balance as of their first game on or after November 15^th. We have been very accommodating and patient at this point to some teams but all fees will have to be paid in full as mentioned or possible lockout to teams will occur, so please sort this out with your team ASAP.

December Schedule

With the holiday season approximately 6 weeks away we want to be sure that all teams are aware of our schedule and there will be no RCHL games on the following days;

• December 24^th – 26^th
• December 31^st & January 1^st

The regular season will commence as with normal game times till December 23^rd as well December 27^th – 30^th, then re-start on January 2^nd.

PIM Initiative Rule- 5.23(A) & (B)

Teams are approximately 2-4 games to their 12 game mark in the regular season, but I want to remind everyone so you can share with all of your players especially the high PIM players on your team that all teams are aware and understanding of the PIM Initiative rule for both players and teams. There are both players and teams that are exceeding this rule and as per the rule at the 12 game mark management will be emailing those in violation with a warning and at the 20 game mark if not below the set standards then removal from the RCHL will take place as per the set ASHL rule.

Players- must average below 4 PIM per game

Teams- must average below 12 PIM per game (10 minute misconducts do not count for team PIMs)

Roster Names

Again please check your roster online to make sure it is correct with the spelling of your players’ names as well if a player has multiple names on the roster so that we can merge them all. We need to correct these so that your team does not have their roster numbers incorrect thus costing you possible extra player fees as well if a player needs to use our insurance coverage he/she will not come into issues during the claim.

RCHL Online Video Streaming

Note that the RCHL has used the streaming to aid in discipline to players when needed as some infractions have been over-turned as well some actions have been turned into suspensions + fines. Team reps are most welcome to contact the league manager if a penalty call (not minors) was missed during a game and we will review on video- be sure you include the specific time on the video.

RCHL Holiday Cup 2020 Tournament

Possibility of this tourney being rescheduled to late April 2021.

Zamboni Floods

A reminder that teams are not to throw pucks on the ice as well stand on the ice during a flood before their game. Be sure you wait till the Zamboni door is fully closed before doing either as sometimes the ice needs to freeze which is why the operator waits as well for safety precautions. If not adhered to a 2 minute penalty will be assessed and this was done recently. Also we noticed as of late that some team’s players are taking extra long to vacate the ice after their game which we ask that they hurry as our operators only have 10 minutes to flood the ice and they must start immediately after the game ends. Unlike our youth programs/games they have to come on during the handshake in order to keep on time especially when an OT, injury, etc…sets the game back a bit.

Penalty Free Games

140 as of today- well done!!

We all have regular monthly purchases, from gas to groceries to clothes.  These purchases may range from $100 a month to $1,000 or more.  What if you could earn some $$$ on these purchases?

The hockey team started using a company called Fundscrip a couple of years ago to do just that.  Fundscrip is able to get 'gift' cards from a variety of companies at a discounted rate, and pass along those savings to us.

How does the program work?  Basically you are modifying your approach on your monthly spending.  Instead of using cash/debit/credit, you are using 'gift' cards to make your purchase.  For every purchase, Fundscrip issues a payment to the hockey team for approx 3% of your spending (rates are different per card).  This means if you buy a $100 'gift' card, you get back $3.  The hockey team collects these rebates on your behalf and applies them to your next season's players fees (for example: if you buy $2,000 of 'gift' cards in the year and earn $60, the $60 is taken off your team fee, so you only owe $615 for the year ... based on a $675 fee).

So, if you know you spend $500 every month on gas and groceries, you would buy $500 in 'gift' cards.  Then when you go to a gas station or grocery store, you would use these cards.  If you spend $500 on 'gift' cards, you get the full $500 applied to the 'gift' cards (i.e. you get to buy the amount you paid for, no fees).

Orders are placed every month, so you do not have to make a huge purchase at one time to get you thru to the next order date.  For additional questions, please see http://www.fundscrip.com/how-it-works

If you would like to place an order, here is an order form: Fundscrip_Order_Form.pdf

Upcoming Order Dates (order and payment must be provided by 12:00PM on listed dates, or earlier):

     * 9-December-2019

Orders will arrive by Purolator on the Friday following the order date.  The package will be picked up Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, after which you will be notified that the cards are ready for pick-up.

The following rules have been amended/added as per the ASHL rule book:

• Anyone on the player’s bench must be registered (coaches included).
• If you are suspended you CANNOT be on the player bench at any time.
• Players not playing are still accountable when/if you are talking to ALL RCHL STAFF and discipline can still be handed out.
• All players during timed penalties must use the ice-door when leaving the penalty box or a 2 minute timed penalty will be assessed for an illegal substitution. You can’t leave through the back of the penalty box and have a player jump on from the player’s bench.
• When players are ejected from both teams, a player from one team may stay in the penalty box till the next whistle. (Referee’s discretion).
• If you are on the far bench and are ejected from the game for whatever reason you must leave from the ice. DO NOT walk behind the opposing team’s bench when you are ejected from the game. If you want to or have to leave on your own accord that is ok just not when you’re ejected by the referee.
• 3.7 GOALTENDER EQUIPMENT- goalies must wear socks, sweat-pants or long underwear to cover their bare skin on the backs of their legs. 1^st Offence= 2 Minute Minor + go change…2^nd Offence= 2 Minute Minor + Ejection…3^rd Offence= Banishment. While changing play will continue as per normal with your team short-handed while player serves goaltender’s penalty.
• 5.13 & 5.2- SPEARING & BUTT ENDING- 4 minute penalties (only count as 1 penalty).
• 5.16(B)- FIGHTING OFF-ICE PENALTIES- 1^st Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (this includes anywhere in the River Cree Resort and Twin Rinks as well the parking lot).
• 5.16(C)- FIGHTING (Non-Instigator)- 1^st Offence= $100.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= Banishment from RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.16(D)- FIGHTING BRAWL PENALTIES- 1^st Offence= First team to leave the bench= $500.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= Banishment from RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.16(E) - FIGHTING (One-player fight) - 1^st Offence= $600.00 Fine…2^nd Offence: Banishment from RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue).
• 5.19- GAME MISCONDUCT PENALTIES- 1^st Offence= $25.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= $50.00 Fine…3^rd Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.20(A)- GROSS MISCONDUCT PENALTIES- 1^st Offence= $75.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= $150.00 Fine…3^rd Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.20B- RACISM/HOMO-PHOBIC/RETARD  SLURS & SEXUAL HARRASSMENT- 1^st Offence: Gross Misconduct= 2  games + $100.00 fine…2^nd Offence= Banishment from RCHL
• 5.21(A)- MATCH PENALTIES ON A PLAYER- 1^st Offence= $100.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= $200.00 Fine…3^rd Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.21(B)- MATCH PENALTIES ON AN OFFICIAL- 1^st Offence= $200.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.26- MAJOR PENALTIES- 1^st Offence= $25.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= $50.00 Fine…3^rd Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• 5.27- 10 MINUTE MISCONDUCT PENALTIES- will not count against team’s game total/accumulation but will continue to count against player’s and team’s season penalty total/accumulation.
• FOUR (4) MINUTE PENALTIES- No longer exist with the exception of butt ending, spearing and (high sticking Hockey Canada rule see rule 8.3)
• THREE (3) PENALTY RULE IN EFFECT. All timed penalties and coincidental penalties count towards the three (3) penalty rule. (Not 10 Minute Misconducts). Note: If a player is serving a penalty for throwing a puck on the ice that 1 specific penalty doesn’t count towards the 3 penalty rule unless a referee can identify who threw the puck on the ice.
•  4.4 GAME FORFEITS- Regular Season= will result in forfeit team losing 1-0 and Playoffs= will result in forfeit team losing 5-0. Also for regular season forfeits- a team fine of $150.00 will be added. Any team that forfeits three (3) games in a regular season will have a review with the RCHL management and possible disbarment from the RCHL for the future may occur. If ample notice is given (minimum 10 days) to the RCHL and a game can be re-scheduled by the RCHL then no fine will be assessed. (No guarantees)
• Rule 4.8 (A) OVERTIME – REGULAR SEASON- The format for OT will be a “One Player Sudden Victory Shoot-out”. At the conclusion of regulation time, the goalies will stay in their nets and one player from each team will be ready and available to “shoot” for his team immediately. Players serving a MINOR PENALTY (from regulation) are eligible to shoot. Players cannot shoot again until all skaters on their team have gone through. Team with least amount of “shooters” will dictate when both teams re-start their shooters if applicable. Change 4.8(C) sub para c) to: any player serving a minor penalty will be permitted to shoot.
• Rule 4.9 RUN CLOCK- Should add that at any point in time if the officials cannot regain immediate control of game/players the clock shall continue to run until control has been regained (fight/altercation type of situation).
• A 2 minute minor for “Delay of Game” will be assessed when teams step on the ice or places a puck on the ice prior to the “large Zamboni” door being closed completely.
• GOAL DIFFERENTIAL RULE- change to five (5) goals (at third period of a game score that has a goal differential of 5 or more the score clock runs straight time).
• GOAL DIFFERENTIAL “Last Five Minutes” RULE- in the last five minutes of a game when a goal differential is 3 or more then the score clock runs straight time.
• THROWING/SPRAYING WATER BOTTLE- Throwing a water bottle or spraying any liquid at an opposing player whether or not it hits the opposing player is a Gross Misconduct Penalty 5.20(A). 1^st Offence= $75.00 Fine…2^nd Offence= $150.00 Fine…3^rd Offence= Banishment from the RCHL (current game ejections and suspensions will continue)
• GOAL LIMIT “E” DIVISIONS- players are limited to 3 goals per game. Anything after that (4^th goal) is not counted and face off is in offender’s team’s defensive zone.
• Any player that verbally calls or accuses an official of “RACISM” will be assessed a Game Misconduct (5.19)- 1 game + $25.00 fine.