Sunday, February 20, 2011

REGULATIONS SET FOR CALGARY OUTDOOR GAME

Press Release

Calgary, AB -- The Western Hockey League announced today the weather related contingencies for the Calgary 2011 WHL Outdoor game on Monday, February 21st at McMahon Stadium. The Calgary Hitmen will be hosting the Regina Pats in the WHL and Canadian Hockey League’s first ever outdoor hockey game held in Canada.

Tickets for the Family Day – Calgary 2011 WHL Outdoors event between the Hitmen and Regina Pats can be purchased at all Ticketmaster locations at two price points of $15 and $12.

Rogers Sportsnet will broadcast the historic game LIVE in high definition at 1pm (MT)/ 3 pm (ET) on the Sportsnet East, Ontario, West and Pacific channels.

Please find listed the approved weather related contingencies for outdoor games played in the WHL.

CALGARY 2011 WHL OUTDOOR GAME REGULATIONS


1. Once the game has begun, at the discretion of the WHL, it may be subject to one or more temporary stoppages due to unplayable conditions.

2. The period and game format may be reconfigured to accommodate temporary stoppages as determined appropriate by the WHL.

3. If wind is a factor at ice level, the WHL will notify the Clubs prior to the third period that the period will be played in two equal halves. The score clock will be set to 10:00 and play will continue until the buzzer reaches 0:00. The Clubs will then change ends and another 10:00 period will be played. This identical procedure will also take place at the 2:30 minute mark of the overtime period, if it is required.

4. In the event of a shoot-out, each Club will determine the end they prefer to defend, which could be the same end.

5. If the game is started, and then stopped permanently due to unplayable conditions, it will be deemed "official" once two periods have been played. The Club leading at the time play is stopped will be declared the winner and will be awarded two points in the standings.

6. If the game is tied at the time play is stopped permanently, and after two periods have been played, each Club will be awarded one point in the standings. A shoot-out will be immediately held, with the winning Club earning the additional point.

7. If the game is started, and then stopped permanently due to unplayable conditions, and fewer than two complete periods of regular time have been played, the game will be officially "postponed" with the make-up date to be Thursday, March 3 in Calgary.

8. Should any unforeseen circumstances arise; the WHL will discuss the matter with the General Managers of the respective Clubs. The WHL will be empowered to make a binding decision, if necessary.

(Nathan can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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