The Gord Hymers Tournament originated in Listowel, Ontario in 1967.
It started as a Novice Tournament that first got up and running by Gord Hymers and Ted Smith. Hymers and Smith wanted to run an annual tournament for Novice teams in Listowel where kids could have fun, play hard, and hopes to take home the Trophy at the end of it.
Marking the 50th Anniversary of the tournament, Gord decided it was time to pass the reins on over to Listowel Minor Hockey Association.
Since 2017 it has become an annual tournament for kids either Novice or Atom (U9/U11 now). Without the support from our local businesses, families, and friends this tournament would not be able to run as smoothly as it has done so since 1967!
Thank you Gord and Ted for taking such a huge initiative and starting a great tournament for these young hockey enthusiasts!
TOURNAMENT PLAY & RULES
All teams guaranteed a minimum of 3 games.
1. All OMHA Rules and Regulations apply.
2. Teams must abide by Municipality of North Perth facility rules and regulations (no exceptions)
3. The Tournament Conveners reserve the right to make decisions regarding the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, and as such, all decisions will be final.
4. All referee calls are final.
5. There will be a 3 minute warm-up before each game.
6. Teams must be dressed and ready to play 10 minutes before each game.
7. No players are to be on the ice until Zamboni doors are fully closed.
8. Game Format:
a. Round Robin Games: 10-10-15 minute periods, stop time
b. Elimination/Playoff games: 10-10-15 minute periods, stop time.
9. Ice will be cleaned following all games.
Time-Outs
1. Teams are allowed one 30 second time-out per game during Elimination/playoff games only.
2. No time-outs allowed during Round Robin play.
Points and Ranking
Points will be awarded as follows: 2 points for a win in regulation, 1 point for a tie. Teams will be ranked in each division by point totals at the end of the Round Robin. Tie breakers for point totals as follows, in order:
a. Total Goals for/goals for + goals against %
b. Most goals scored-round robin
c. Fewest PIM total in round robin
d. First goal scored in the tournament.
Top 2 teams in each of the 4 divisions advance to Quarterfinals (Saturday). Sunday is Semifinals & Finals.
The four 3rd place teams will advance to Consolation division (Semifinals and Finals).
Overtime Format in Elimination/Playoff Games
1. Teams will play 5 minute period of 3 on 3 sudden death. (3 Players +Goalie). Teams will change ends for the overtime period.
2. If there are penalties, the non-offending team will add a player (4 PLAYERS + GOALIE vs 3 PLAYER + GOALIE) until the next stoppage in play after the penalty is over at which time they will return to 3 on 3 hockey. Penalties will carry over from regulation time.
3. Teams CAN pull goalie for extra attacker.
4. If still tied after 5 minute overtime period a 3 player shootout will occur. If still tied after the 3 player shootout, a sudden death shootout will occur. No player can shoot more then once in the shootout until everyone on the roster has shot. Both teams will shoot at the same time during the entire shootout.
Suspensions
1. Any player who receives a fighting misconduct or Match Penalty will be suspended for the remainder of the tournament.
2. Any suspensions incurred during the tournament will be served during the tournament. Any carry over will be served during the team’s regular season games.