Rules (Updated: 08/02/20)

[Girardi]

Rulebook

**All rules marked by an asterisk were either reworded or made anew as of July 7th, 2020.**

1. Games & Matches

1.1 - Games are played in 4 vs. 4 and the match duration is 3 periods x 6 minute periods.
1.2 - Penalties are to be disabled.
1.3 - All jerseys must stand out from teams in the league.
1.4 - Matches cannot start with a man down, all matches must start with 4 per side.
1.5 - Spectators are forbidden to talk in 'Public Chat' while league matches are on. Players who don't follow this rule will be given a warning, failure to still abide this rule may result in league suspension.
1.6 - All games must be finished entirely. Players leaving early may receive a warning or league penalty/suspension.
1.7 - All games MUST have (1) Referee. If no referee is available, all games must be posted on the forums for a referee to submit on Tilastot > Please post in 'Post-Game Results' if no referee is available.
1.8 - Bug/glitch goals will not count. Buzzer must go off in order for the goal to stand.
1.9 - Lagging. When a player is lagging, the play is technically allowed to continue until there is a stoppage. However...
1.9a - It's the non-lagging teams choice whether they want to continue to play while their opponent is lagging or (should always be this option) do the respectful thing and ice or go offside for them. This will prevent any such controversial "lag goals" from occurring in this league, thus no confusion/conflicts. If such a thing were to occur, they'd simply be goals where someone was lagging (some may think it's the same thing, but it's really not). This being said, when you see someone lagging (on the boards, not moving etc.), you're expected to end the play and create a whistle
1.9b - If the non-lagging team recognizes their opponent is lagging, they'll be held responsible if the lagging team attempts to score on them and ends up in fact scoring(possibly not aware one of their own is lagging). Such a goal would unfortunately count and wouldn't be given back, unless both teams agree it was an unfair goal and shouldn't count (should be the case). Then the goal would be given back and play would resume. Never ever assume the lagging team is going to automatically ice and not attempt to score. Wait for them to create a whistle, and then you can completely ease off. Clarification intended to prevent potential problems.
1.9c - All of this said, If both teams determine and agree it was a lag goal (not just a 1 second skip or a person lagging not even close to the play), the team may own-goal and return the goal. Neither of the goals will count on the stats sheet. Only in this case would it make all of the aforementioned rules irrelevant.
1.10 - Going to the bench to sub during a game that results in a goal will count and not be given back. It's a teams responsibility to sub accordingly (during whistles).
1.11 - Pulling/freezing opponent goalie before 4:30 of the 3rd period is prohibited.** - UPDATED AUGUST 2ND 2020.
*1.11a - Pulling the goalie while down 3 goals or more is also prohibited (game must be within reach).*
*1.12 - All games MUST be done by tilastot bot. All team leaders will receive commands on how to set up the room.*
*1.13 /Admin is to be given to the referee of the game.*
1.14 - Mercy rule is 10 goals, stats will no longer count after 10. ** UPDATED AUGUST 2ND 2020.


2. Teams

2.1 - Each franchise are to have 1 team captain (GM/Captains resposible for team decisions).
2.2 - Minimum amount of players allowed per franchise is 5.
2.3 - Maximum amount of players allowed per franchise is 6.
2.4 - Team name changes are not allowed.
2.5 - All teams are required to have some kind of MKL/league reputation in their team description
*2.6 - All teams are to adhere to the salary cap (44 - MKL Season 22) failure to do so will result in a suspension deemed appropriate by the League Board.*


3. Team Management

3.1 - Team Leaders are:
3.1a - The teams primary contact.
3.1b - Responsible for ensuring their team members understand/follow league rules.
3.1c - Responsible for their schedule (or deadline) games being played on time.
3.1d - Responsible for his teams transactions (post-deadline trades, player transfers, team movement). Must be posted in "Transactions"
3.2 - League has the right to change teams management to other team members if all else fails. Team would likely be replaced if there's no cooperation on the current leaders part.
3.3 - Team leaders are the ones ultimately responsible for their franchises actions. If players are to abandon a team during the season, the leader would lose his right to possibly run another team in the future.


4. Players

*4.1 - Players MUST play on the nickname they signed up with on tilastot for league matches. If a player would like to change their name, they may request to do so with the Commissioner.*
4.2 - Players who have been suspended can't participate in any league matches/tournaments.
4.3 - Players who have been suspended and are caught playing and not serving their suspension will be partially held responsible and their suspension will be extended. Teams and managers involved will also be penalized and such games involving the person suspended will result in a forfeit.


5. Player Movement Deadlines

5.1 - Players are prohibited to just leave a team. If an issue is occuring please contact league board for a transfer.
5.2 - Once trade deadline has passed players locked unless released and can be picked up by another franchise.


6. Player Trades

6.1 - All trades and signings must be announced and posted in the transactions forum.
6.2 - All players involved in a trade along with all of the team leaders must all be in agreement and agree to all trades. Trades will not be accepted otherwise.
6.3 - League has the right to deny trades or free agent additions.


7. Regular Season/Playoffs/Schedule

7.1 - Season schedules will normally be posted a week before every regular season on the website and/or forum.
*7.2 - When you win you get 2 points, overtime loss 1 point, loss 0 points.*
*7.3 - There is a 3 vs. 3 sudden death overtime if the game is tied after the game has completed. Game is to be remade and using the command '/msg tilastot !mkl TeamName --6min'*
7.4 - Teams who have the same amount of points at the end of the season, playoff seedings will be determined by:
Season match-ups. (whichever team won season series).
Season's goal differential. (team with best -/+ rating against eachother during all match-ups)
Team with most goals scored during season.
Team with best record against current playoff team
7.5 - Teams must obey schedule deadlines set out by the league.
7.6 - All playoff series leading up to Finals are best out of 3. Finals match will be played in a best of 5.


8. Penalties

8.1 - For players that don't obey the rules, warnings will be given for the mild cases, and in serious cases you can get banned or your team will be penalized.

8.2 - Any sort of racism is prohibited, failure to follow this rule will result in an automatic ban.

8.3 - Players are expected to act like adults, respect one another. Failure to do so may result in league suspension.