Novice Hockey Update from Hockey PEI

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The following is a message from Hockey PEI regarding Novice hockey for the 2018-2019 season:

Hockey PEI has implemented half ice games at the Novice level for the entire 2018-2019 season. As a result there have been some questions regarding how this will affect tournaments/jamborees, roster sizes and affiliation for Novice teams. In response to inquiries regarding the Novice changes members are reminded of the following

1. All tournaments/jamborees are half-ice. The half-ice model does not allow for keeping score; therefore, there will be no crossovers or finals in any tournaments/jamborees. Tournaments/jamborees will consist of 4-5 games per team over a weekend with no crossovers or finals.
2. Novice AA teams must consist of 16 skaters. This will ensure all games are played 4 vs 4 in both end zones.
3. Novice A teams should consist of as close to 16 skaters as possible based on numbers available in each Minor Hockey Association.
4. Novice AA players are permitted to affiliate to Atom AA teams. Novice A players are permitted affiliate to Atom A teams. Teams must adhere to all the Hockey PEI affiliation rules as per Regulation 5 – Affiliation.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the Hockey PEI office at 902-368-4334 or info@hockeypei.com