Player Substitution

SUBSTITUTE PLAYER REQUEST POLICY

In the event a rostered Player(s) is not able to participate in a  LEAGUE OR NON LEAGUE GAME WITHIN THE DISTRICT WITH ANOTHER DISTRICT 8 TEAM, a substitute Player may play in place of the rostered Player provided your team has less than 10 Skaters

• The substitute Player has to come from the same classification and division or lower.
• The substitute Player is acquired from within the local association district or region.
• The substitute Player must wear the jersey from his/her home team
• The substitute Player must abide by the player rest rules as stated in Youth Rules, Section VIII, Para J.
• Substituting does not interfere with activities of his/her home team
• Substitute Player may play ONLY if rostered Players are not able to play.
• Must have the approval of the District Director
• SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED OUTSIDE DISTRICT 8 GAMES OTHER THAN THE MH GOALIE SUBSTITUTION RULE
• SUBSTITUTE PLAYERS ARE NOT ALOWED FOR INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENTS OR POST SEASON PLAY
• A PLAYER CAN ONLY SUBSTITUTE 2 TIMES FOR THE SAME TEAM IN A SEASON

Note: District, Regional and State Tournament play are covered under Youth Rules, Section VI, Para. C THE MINNESOTA HOCKEY FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO ANY TOURNAMENT GAME.