Calgary Superleagues Ball Hockey

No new changes this season.

Superleagues follows the Official Rulebook set forth by the Canadian Ball Hockey Association (CBHA).  For new players and parents, we have provided a brief summary of our rules below: 

Game Play:

• 5 vs. 5 plus goalies (same as Ice Hockey)
• Two 20 minute periods (stop time)
• 1 Team Timeout per game
• Average team size is 15 players plus 1 goalie

Rules:

• Our leagues are all NON-CONTACT
• Standard Ice Hockey rules apply, with a few additional ball hockey modifications
• Automatic Icings are in effect
• Offsides are in effect, and include Floating Blue Line rule (see Rules & Regulations Forums for full description)
• Contacting the ball above the shoulders is a penalty, not just a stoppage in play

Penalties:

• Standard Ice Hockey penalties apply, with a few additional ball hockey modifications
• 2 minute Minor Penalties
• Automatic Double-Minor penalties assessed for stick infractions (high stick, slashing, spearing, cross-checking, but-ending)
• Automatic player game ejection for 3 penalties in a game

For more details on rules and regulations, please visit our Rules & Regulations Forums