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Congratulations to our 2024 Champions and Finalists

U11B Champions ~  U11B Waterloo Ravens 1164  Finalists ~ U11B Georgina Golden Hawks 3300

U11C Champions ~ U11C Upper Maitland Mustangs 8684 Finalists ~ U11C Ilderton Jets 7246

U11 HL Champions ~ U11HL Ilderton Jets 7254  Finalists ~ U11HL Stoney Creek Sabres Black 3431

U13BC Champions ~ U13C Chatham Crush 2291  Finalists ~ U13B Stoney Creek Sabres 3414

U13HL Champions ~   U13HL Waterloo Ravens 1121 Finalists ~  U13HL Grand River White 8420

U15C Champions ~ U15C Tillsonburg Lightning 6375  Finalists ~ U15C South Huron / Lucan 6052

U15HL Champions ~ U15HL Stoney Creek Sabres 3450  Finalists ~ U15HL Oakville Hornets Team Lee 1357

U18B Champions ~ U18B Lambton Attack 4206  Finalists ~ U18C Central Perth Predators 6104

U22HL  Champions ~ U22HL South County Predators 8121  Finalists ~ U22HL Grand River Mustangs 8445

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2024 Final Tournament schedule is now available inside the Document tab for your needs.

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Important TEAM MANAGER Reminders and updates:

2024 Tournament Schedule now posted in Document Section

Complete All Teams to update their online account bench staff / player rosters

2024 Tournament Rules now posted in Document Section and Live Rules Tab

Ongoing EMAIL UPDATE for Coach /Manager to do updates

2024 Event questions please contact us [email protected]  please include in subject line your Division & Association name 

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Now Available SCORES & UPDATES:  Free Scores -Text to Phone Package posted in Document Section: 

Hello Teams and families. We are pleased to provide this FREE texting Service to our guests to receive all scores and team advancement notifications sent directly to your personal mobile device. Super Simple that allows parents and relatives to enjoy their time at the event with updates coming directly following each game. Not only is it easy to use, the advancement notifications tell you who you are playing, at what arena and at what time. This system will also notify you of vendors /sponsor specials / silent auctions and other important reminders while the event is taking place. It really can’t get much simpler than this amazing free feature! If you would like to see box scores of the event, please visit the events main page at www2.Sportacularevent.com

Please note it is a minimum requirement that 3 Team Staff sign up for this feature. Reminder all texts are free to receive, we respect your privacy and your information is never shared.

To subscribe for text messaging or to find out more, please click this link: http://www.tourneysms.com/Register/rgTourneyReg.aspx?TrnSMS=b1498117

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We’re excited to welcome you to the 6^th Anniversary of the Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic Tournament. 

Tournament Headquarters office will be located on the ground floor of Centre Wellington Sportsplex Room / Office A across from the Great Hall.

We have "Special Commemorative Solider of Game Dog tags for every game   These will be available when you check in at the arena check-in tables.

We offer Holy Moly Who's That Goalie Shutout Awards as well as Hat Trick Awards for players scoring 3 goals in a game

And back by popular demand our commemorative Remembrance Day Tournament Hoodie

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2024 Gold and Silver Medallions & Banners to Division Champions

4 Games Min Guaranteed for ALL Divisions

We always advance 50% of divisions to next rounds.

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2024 Feature Divisions:

All Rep Divisions and House Travel Divisions

Game Lengths 11-11-11 - CDN $1,450 - USA $1,200

U9 Divisions will be playing Half ice 2 x23 Minute periods. Teams MUST be able to bring min 14 skaters

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Teams must be ready to play at 8 AM Friday out of town teams travel taken into consideration

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2024 PAYMENT for Team Entry Fees by E-transfer is preferred.

Teams wishing to make payment using E-transfer please use the following process:

SEND E-TRANSFER to   [email protected]

Use the password if needed : Mustangs2024

In the comment section please identify Example U15AA Parkinson

The Teams Division – Association Name and Head Coach Surname

PAYMENT BY CHEQUE : Please make Cheques payable to Grand River Mustangs Girls Hockey Inc.

Grand River Mustangs Girls Hockey
550 Belsyde Ave E
PO Box 441
Fergus, ON
N1M 3E2

No POST DATED Cheques will be accepted unless a request to do so has been verified by our office. We understand early in the season funds may not have been fully collected so we will work with you to ensure the commitment is still in place and in good faith.

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NEED HOTELS: The 2024 Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic is pleased to partner with Sport-Travel as our official Tournament Accommodations provider.  All participating teams requiring housing for the tournament should utilize the services of Sport-Travel to participate in the tournament. Please book via the link below or contact Toll-Free: 1-800-304-6346 EXT 101 for service

CLICK THE LIVE LINK BELOW TO VIEW HOTEL AVAILABILITY 

2024 Grand River Mustangs Remembrance Day Classic

https://app.sport-travel.com/Tournaments/HotelList_Results.php?eventid=77705

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WHATS HAPPENING AROUND THE RINK:

• Raffle table at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex
• Vendors On site at Centre Wellington Sportsplex
  • Team Action Photos, dressing room locker shots
  • CW Sports – Mass Clothing Blowout Sale (Under Armour)
  • Booster Juice
  • I LOVE CHOCOLATE
  • Team Addy
  • Hockey Stick Man’s outdoor shooting target display
  • Displays by the armed forces
• Opening Ceremonies Saturday 11AM at Centre Wellington Sportsplex, Pad A .
• Music at games at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex and the Jefferson Elora Community Centre
• Candle lighting at the Wellington County Museum.
  • https://www.wellington.ca/en/discover/mus-wewillrememberthem.aspx
  • Wellington County Museum and Archives 0536 Wellington Rd 18 . Fergus ON N1M-2W3
  • Watch this video:  https://youtu.be/Wj8QCfEp87o

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TEAMS WISHING TO PAY TRIBUTE TO A VET OR ACTIVE SOLDIERS: Your dressing room doors can be your showcase of appreciation; Teams are encouraged to do a little research possibly a member of your team has a special family member male or female who actively served or who still serves. Special tributes will be greatly welcomed and you as a team can decide "Who you are playing for this weekend". 

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2024 OWHA RAMP & GAME CODES

Once the tournament schedule is loaded into the OWHA RAMP system, team game codes will be found in their teams RAMP login app.

If you are unsure how to locate same, please ask your association registrar or administrator for assistance.

Do not call the OWHA requesting access.

Your association has been provided with access information for all teams.

Teams are responsible to check-in their team (players and bench staff) in RAMP and ensure jersey numbers are noted (if not showing) for every game.

Goal scorers and penalties cannot be entered if jersey numbers are not showing in the system.

Coach, manager or designated individual must also ensure they sign at the bottom of both of the players info and bench staff info.

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Special note: Moments of Silence will take place Saturday @ 11AM - All games in process will observe a stoppage of play before this time and lineup on their bluelines for a moment of silence

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TEAMS Wreath Laying optional - Inside the Headquarters arena a Smaller Cenotaph will be made available for teams wishing to participate in honoring the past service men and women who have provided our freedom.

Wreath laying can take place inside Centre Wellington Arena as we have a Mini cenotaph, or you may take the team over to the official Fergus Cenotaph in town.

Directions: Cenotaph is located in a park at the north-east corner of Tower Street and Bridge Street.

This memorial was first erected in 1935, as a result of the efforts of Dr. Norman Craig, a former Flight-Lieutenant, whose play provided the proceeds to erect this memorial.

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Support for the local Legions - General Public are all invited to drop by the Fergus Branch 275 Legion over the 3 days to witness firsthand the services they provide. As well our new Elora Legion Branch Branch 229 located at 110 Metcalfe St Elora. General Public are always invited to attend the infamous Fergus Cenotaph to pay their respects.

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2024 SPECIAL EVENT HOODIES  

Preorder this year's Special Edition Customized Hoodies for with all proceeds going to the Legion. The inside liner of the hoodie is decked out with poppies simply amazing. Please go to Document section for order forms https://www2.sportacularevent.com/portal/events/event/104

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This will be one event you will not want to miss! Last event was a complete sell out and we are so pleased with being able to donate much needed funds to our local Legion. 

This tournament is in support of the men and women who have given so much.

We believe it is time to give back and need your support. Special events will be taking place over the entire course of the weekend, closely working in conjunction with our Fergus Royal Canadian Legion Branch 275. and the Elora Legion Branch 229.

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2024 REFUNDS AND OWHA Policies

Any removals may be subject to a $50 Admin Fee.

OWHA Tournament Withdrawal
(1) Written notice of withdrawal from a tournament must be received by the Tournament Host four (4) weeks prior to the tournament. Failure to comply will result in a fine of $200.00 payable to the OWHA within 30 days.
(2) If a team withdraws from a tournament other than as specified in RULE TWO (I)(10), the following fines will be levied by the OWHA, to be divided 60% to the OWHA and 40% to the tournament host. All fines are in addition to the fine levied in #1 above.
7-10 days prior to tournament $100.00
2-6 days prior to tournament $150.00
0-1 day prior to tournament $200.00
No show $300.00
(3) Penalized teams may appeal these penalties on the grounds of unavoidable accident or unforeseen circumstances as per Appeal Procedures.
(4) The Tournament Host is entitled to retain the tournament entry fee of any team which withdraws 4 weeks or less prior to the tournament.
9. Any team that withdraws within 2 weeks prior to the tournament start date will be subject to administration fees and full payment will be kept by the HOST unless an immediate replacement team can be found at full entry fee.

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Congratulations to our 2023 Champions and Finalists

U11BB Champion ~ U11BB North Halton Twisters 2535  Finalist ~ U11BB Brampton Canadettes 227

U11B Champion ~ U11B Grand River Mustangs 8409  Finalists ~ U11C Belmont Blazers 5143

U11HL Champion ~ U11HL Waterloo Ravens 1111  Finalists ~ U11HL Chatham Crush 2255

U13HL Champion ~ U13HL Lasalle Sabrecats 4720  Finalists ~ U13HL Waterloo Ravens 1120

U15B  Champion ~ Lambton Attack 4208   Finalist ~ Grand River Mustangs 8405

U15C  Champion ~ U15C Ilderton Jets 7241  Finalist ~ U15C St. Marys 7890

U15HL Champion ~   U15HL Waterloo Ravens Oliphant 1130     Finalists ~  U15HL Woolwich Wild 7135

U18B Champion ~ U18B Grand River Mustangs 8401**  Finalists ~ U18B Stratford Aces 3617

U18HL Champion ~ U18HL Grand River Mustangs Purple 844 Finalists ~ U18HL Caledon Coyotes Red 4680

U122HL Champion ~  U22HL South County Predators 8121  Finalists ~  U22HL Oakville Hornets Jensen 1365

Senior B Champion ~ SRB Brampton Canadettes 278   Finalists ~ SRC Brantford Ice Cats

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Congratulations to our 2022 Champions and Finalists

U11BB Champion ~ Saugeen Shores Finalists ~ Grand River Mustang

U11HL Champion ~ Waterloo Bertrand Finalists ~ Barrie Sharks

U13BB Champion ~ Orangeville Tigers Finalists ~ Kitchener Lady Rangers

U13B Champion ~ KincardineKinucks Finalists ~ Cold Creek Comets

U13HL Champion ~ Bulrington Red Fames Finalists ~ Waterloo Ravens

U15A Champion ~ CYGHA Panters Finalists ~ Markham Stouffille Stars

U15B Champion ~ Grand River Mustangs Finalists~ St Marys Rock

U15HL Champion ~ Waterloo Hartleib Finalists~ Waterloo Oliphant

U18B Champion ~ Grand River Mustangs Finalists ~ St Thomas Panthers

U22HL Champion ~Cambridge Roadrunners Finalists ~ Grand River Mustangs Black

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2021 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CHAMPIONS AND FINALISTS

U11 B ~ Champion Clearview IceCats ~ Finalists Grand River Mustangs

U13 B~ Champion Walkerton Capitals ~ Finalists Kitchener Lady Rangers

U13HL ~ Champion Waterloo Ravens Oliphant ~  Finalists Ilderton Jets

U15 C ~ Champion Saugeen Shores ~ Finalists TCDMHA

U15 HL ~ Champion Kitchener Red Joncas ~ Finalists Gananoque Royals

U18 BB ~ Champion Guelph Gryphons ~ Finalists Orillia Hawks

U18 B ~ Champion Grand River Mustangs ~ Finalists Hamilton Hawks

U18 C ~ Champion Chatham Crush ~ Finalists  Lambeth Lancers

U18HL ~ Champion U18HL Clarington Flames Allison ~ Finalist Grand River Mustangs 8441

2024 Tournament Rules

1.  All Teams are required to in person Register at Headquarters CENTRE WELLINGTON Arena inside the tournament office either before or immediately after your first game in the event. Hockey Canada and OWHA SUSPENSION rules shall apply where required. Any team using an OWHA Pickup Players must follow these rules of face Forfeiture and or Suspensions and fines. Teams may use the MAX 3 of 3 Players to Replace Existing players on their Official Roster. You can NOT Replace Suspended players. Rep teams may only use Players from below levels of play – No Lateral Callups even if playing up in a combined division. Please note at no time can you exceed the total # of players on your official Roster. The use of an official OWHA Pickup can only be accessed inside your teams RAMP acct, we are no longer are allowed to accept paper versions.

2.All games will consist of 3 periods (11 minute -11minute-11 minute), stop time with the exception of the U9 division that will play 2 x 23 min periods run time using a 90 Second buzzer shifts. U9 Visitors will change ends at the half.

3. There will be a 3 min warm-up prior to each game. All games begin immediately upon completion of the 3 min warm up. The clock will NOT stop at the 11 min mark but will continue until the first stoppage of the game. 

4. All teams Must be available to play up to 15 min prior to the scheduled start time where required at the discretion of the arena convenor.

5. The OWHA minimum suspension guidelines will be strictly enforced. All suspensions will be enforced according to the OWHA ANNUAL Constitution, By-laws, and Regulations & Rules.

6. Girls will tap gloves after each game.

7. If the goal spread at any time of the third period reaches 5 goals, the clock will run until the spread is reduced to 3 goals, then stop time will resume.

8. One - 30 second timeout will be allowed for each team ONLY during Elimination - Quarter - Semifinal & Championship games only. Overtime is not a new game. There is NO TIMEOUT in Round Robin Games.

9. A maximum 17 skaters and 2 goaltenders may be registered with each team.

10. A player may only participate with one designated team in a tournament and may only participate in one tournament on any date.

11. To be eligible to participate in the tournament, the participant’s name must appear on the team roster form submitted with the entry form. Changes to the roster must be made in writing and will not be permitted after registration prior to the first game.  Players on Ontario teams must be registered with the OWHA. The OWHA “Pickup Consent” forms will be honored and must be included where necessary based on OWHA Rules.

12. Teams will be awarded 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and zero (0) points for a loss.

13. Standings after the round robin will be calculated on the basis of the points awarded as per rule # 12. In the event of a tie, the following criteria will be used to break the tie:

A. Winner between the tied teams when they played head to head. (Applies to 2way ties only, 3 or more teams tied start with tied breaker 13b.)

B. Percentage as calculated by dividing team’s total “Goals For” by the SUM of the team’s “Goals for and Goals Against”.  TG ÷ (GF+GA) = % (See Tie Breaker Ratio Chart)

C. Fewest Goals Against.

D. Most Goals For.

E. Fewest Penalty Minutes.

F. Coin Toss.

G. Follow Tie breaking rules in Order. Once a Tie Breaking Rule has been used or is not applicable it cannot be used again.

14. IF a team(s) remove prior to the event (up to 72 hrs. before) every opportunity will be made to find a replacement team. If, however a team cannot be found where One or BOTH teams are unable to ice a team, or facilities breakdown / malfunction or game cancellation due to inclement weather, COVID and PHU or Provincials orders prevent teams from attending we will unfortunately NOT be able to reschedule the game.  If unable to reschedule the game(s) will be considered as an Official OWHA Forfeiture score. It will be recorded as either 5-0 for a “single team no show” or if both teams are unable the score will be recorded as a Hockey Canada Forfeiture of a 0-0 tie for both teams to assist in determining rankings to find a divisional winner as required in conjunction with tie breaking rules. Tournament organizers and committees are not liable or responsible for acts of God and unforeseen events mechanical breakdowns, causing the cancellation of any part of whole if this event. ONLY 1 team official will sign the game sheet prior to each game

15. In 4 Team Divisions:  After Round Robin play 1^st and 2^nd place overall will advance to the Championship finals with the 3^rd and 4^th place teams playing a Consolation game.

16. In 6 Team Divisions: After Round Robin play the teams will be ranked 1^st through 6^th overall.  1^st and 2^nd place teams advance to Semi-Finals while teams ranked 3^rd through 6^th will play elimination games with the winners advancing to the Semi-Finals.

17. In 8 Team Divisions: There will be two pools of 4 teams.  After round robin play teams will be ranked 1^st through 4^th in each pool.  All teams will cross over and play in a quarter final game.  The winner of each quarter final will advance to the semifinals with the winners advancing to the Championship game.

18.  In 12 Team Divisions: There will be two pools of 6 teams.  After round robin play teams will be ranked 1^st through 6^th in each pool.  1^st through 4th place teams in each pool will advance to the quarter finals while 5^th and 6^th place teams in each pool will play a consolation game.   The winner of each quarter final will advance to the semifinals with the winners advancing to a Championship game.

19. Elimination, Quarter Finals, Semi-Finals & Championship games are played to a winner. In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time a Sudden Victory 5 min overtime will commence. Teams will play 4 on 4 PLUS Goalies. (See format for rules) Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used. If still tied, a shootout will occur.

20. Shoot Outs: Teams do not change ends for Overtime or Shoot Outs.   

*Each team must designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) directly onto the game sheet prior to the start of the game.

** Any player serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and MUST remain in the penalty box. 

*** All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench. Once a player has shot, they will go to the penalty box. 

**** Shooters from both teams will shoot simultaneously, starting at centre ice.

***** This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout.  If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. 

***** A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet (except goalies) have shot.

21. Home teams must wear light colored jerseys where possible. In the event of a conflict, the home team must change their jerseys. Visiting teams will advise opposing team of any conflict 30 minutes prior to game time. Pinnies may be used as required. House teams are requested to bring 2^nd set of jerseys or Pinnies to avoid conflict.

22. Flooding of the ice will occur at the end of each game or as required and may be deferred at the Tournament Committee’s discretion.

23. It is the team’s responsibility to ensure a clean dressing room is left upon completion of their game. All teams are requested to vacate the dressing room 30 minutes or less after their game is completed

24.The decisions of the Tournament Officials are final with no appeals!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS PARTICIPATING IN THIS HISTORIC EVENT!! 

**WE RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THAT NO TEAM PHOTOS 

BE TAKEN ON ICE DUE TO Municipality & City Insurance Regulations.  *Championship Awards and Medals / Banners

WILL be Presented Off- Ice and will be distributed by coaching as required.

Reminder ALL Suspended Athletes and Bench Staff may not participate in medal presentation ceremonies as per OWHA Rules. We thank you for your anticipated support in this matter.

2023 Grand River Mustangs – Rules for Elimination, Semi-final, Quarter Finals and Championship games

Elimination, Semi-final, Quarter Finals and Championship games are played to a winner.

In the event of a tie at the end of regulation time a SUDDEN VICTORY FIVE (5) MINUTE OVERTIME will comme

Overtime will be played 4-on-4, plus goalies

Any penalties being served at the end of regulation time will carry over to the overtime period.  

Example 1: If a team is one player short, then overtime will start 4-on-3.  

Example 2: If a team is 2 players short, they OT will start 5-on-3. On ice strength will be adjusted back to 4-on-4, as per OT rules, at stoppages of play after the penalties expir

Clarifications:

If a penalty is assessed to one team during the overtime period, play shall resume 4-on-3

Should a second penalty be assessed to the same team, play will resume 5-on-3 until the expiry of the first penalty.

If the penalty expires during play, the player shall return to the ice and teams will play 5-on-4 until the next stoppage of play, at which point the on-ice strength will be adjusted to 4-on-3, etc.

At no time will a team have fewer than 3 skaters (plus goalie) on the ice 

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Teams will play 4 on 4 plus goalies.  Players may be changed at any time. Goalies may be “pulled” at any time and a substitute player from the bench may be used.

Penalties do NOT expire at the end of regulation time.

If still tied, a shootout will occur.

Each team MUST designate 3 shooters (S1, S2, S3) on the game sheet BEFORE the start of the game.

Any player(s) serving a penalty at the end of overtime will not be eligible to participate in the shootout and MUST remain in the penalty box.  The coach must designate a shooter(s) to take her place(s) immediately at the end of regulation time.

All players except shooter and goalies will be on the bench TO START. 

Shooters from both teams will shoot at the same time starting at the centre ice red line. 

Once a player has shot, they will go directly to the penalty box.

This is a BEST OF 3 Shootout.

If still tied, each team will designate one shooter at a time until there is a winner. 

A player may not shoot for a second time until all players on the game sheet signed (except goalies) have shot.

A penalty assessed in regular time will carry forward to the overtime period.  Therefore, the player will not come out of the box.

**WE RESPECTFULLY ASK FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE IN THAT NO TEAM PHOTOS

BE TAKEN ON ICE DUE TO Municipality & City Insurance Regulations.

*Championship Awards and Medals / Banners WILL be Presented Off- Ice and will be distributed by coaching as required.

Reminder ALL Suspended Athletes and Bench Staff may not participate in medal presentation ceremonies as per OWHA Rules. We thank you for your anticipated support in this matter.