From the 2011-2012 Minnesota Hockey Handbook, pgs 28-29:
P. Fair Play
1. All leagues administered by MH shall use Fair Play rules to determine league standings. League standings will be determined using the following Fair Play point system: Win = 2 points, Tie = 1 point, Loss = 0 points, plus 1 Fair Play point. In the event that teams played an unequal number of games, the standings can be determined by a percentage of available points in the games played. The following delineates the recommended Fair Play rules. Leagues may amend these rules by submitting changes in writing for approval by the HEP committee prior to the start of league.
2. Each team starts the game with their Fair Play point. They will lose their Fair Play point if:
a. Total Fair play penalty minutes criteria is exceeded.
b. Per Conduct Rule XIV.C.2, spectator conduct becomes so abusive that, in referee(s)’ opinion, it is distracting from the game or inciting players, requiring the referee(s) to stop play and request specified individuals leave the arena.
c. Coach is assessed a Game Misconduct or Match Penalty.
d. An off-ice official (timekeeper, scorekeeper, penalty box attendant) provided by one of the teams exhibits conduct that results in the person being removed from their position by the referee(s).
3. Fair Play total “equivalent” penalty minute criteria. (Criteria based on 1 hour games for Peewee/12&Under and below and 1½ hour games for Bantam/14&Under and up.)
a. Squirt - 10 minutes f. Girls 10&Under - 8 minutes
b. Pee Wee - 12 minutes g. Girls 12&Under - 10 minutes
c. Bantam - 14 minutes h. Girls 14&Under - 12 minutes
d. 16 & Under - 16 minutes i. Girls 16&Under - 14 minutes
e. Jr. Gold - 16 minutes j. Girls 19&Under - 14 minutes
4. For the purposes of total Fair Play penalty minutes, the following outlines the penalty “equivalency” minutes associated with each of the following classifications of penalties:
a. Minor or Bench Minor Penalty – 2 Minutes e. Match Penalty – 10 Minutes
b. Major Penalty – 5 Minutes f. Check from Behind (2 & 10) - 12 Minutes
c. Misconduct Penalty – 10 Minutes g. Misconduct for no mouth guard - 2 Minutes
d. Game Misconduct Penalty – 10 Minutes h. Penalty Shot – Equivalent minutes to penalty assessed
