Rule 638. Tied Games

1. Except for Juniors - If at the end of the three periods the score is tied, the following shall take place:
   1. A five minute rest period will be allowed.

   2. The teams shall not change ends.

   3. A ten minute period shall be played.

   4. The game shall terminate upon a goal being scored and the team scoring declared the winner. If no goal is scored, the same procedure shall be repeated.

2. Any overtime period shall be considered part of the game and all unexpired penalties shall remain in force.

3. If either team declines to play in the necessary overtime period or periods, the game shall be declared a loss for that team.

   (Note) Districts and Regions may make their own rules regarding overtime for games under their jurisdiction.

4. For Juniors only - During play-offs and National Championships, if at the end of three periods the score is tied, the following shall take place:
   1. Teams shall return to their dressing room and the ice shall be resurfaced.

   2. Teams shall change ends.

   3. A twenty-minute period shall be played.

   4. The game shall terminate upon a goal being scored and the team scoring declared the winner. If no goal is scored, the same procedure as above shall be repeated until a winner has been determined.

   (Note) Each League may make its own procedure regarding overtime during exhibition and regular season games.