Anyone know the OT format for the consolation game?

andyw2100 · March 18, 2006, 03:02:06 PM

Just wondering what the format is should the consolation game be tied after three periods. One 5 minute sudden death OT, and that's it? One 20 minute sudden death OT? Unlimited 20 minute OTs? Anyone know?
Andy W.

nyc94 · March 18, 2006, 03:09:49 PM

I don't know for sure but it would make sense that it would be 5 minutes only since these games count in the PWR.

Josh '99 · March 18, 2006, 03:15:44 PM

5 minute OT and then it's a tie.

Tub(a) · March 18, 2006, 03:16:00 PM

Yeah, the PWR calculator includes a tie as an option. I don't think they would do a shootout to determine who the best loser is :-P

Beeeej · March 18, 2006, 03:29:36 PM

[quote Tub(a)]I don't think they would do a shootout to determine who the best loser is :-P[/quote]

Boy, that would be a uniquely depressing display, wouldn't it?

Beeeej

ugarte · March 18, 2006, 03:47:14 PM

Even worse: Multiple OT's to determine the biggest loser. There is at least metaphor in choosing it by shootout.

nyc94 · March 18, 2006, 05:30:13 PM

Someone on USCHO says that the CCHA has a 5 minute OT. If they tied after 5 minutes the game goes in the books as a tie but there will be a shootout for the third place trophy.