3V3 Information

Peaks Youth Hockey League

Summer 3v3 Hockey

General Information

PHYL 3v3 is intended to improve player’s skills such as passing, shooting and team play in a fun, recreational but competitive and educational setting.
Every effort is made to ensure fair play and sportsmanship among players and coaches.
Equal opportunity is stressed for every player.

Each time slot is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Each time slot has 3, 20 minute games, i.e. each team plays 3 games.
Each time slot will begin with a 5 minute warm-up.
Each game will have 2 - 10 minute halves, running-time with a 1 minute break between periods.
After the conclusion of the first game, there is a 1 minute break, the teams then rotate to their next scheduled game.
Each game will have one referee.
The referee is responsible for calling penalties, and overall game management.

The ice surface is divided into 3 sections. Games are played at each end from the blue line to the end boards and cross-ice.
The neutral zone acts as a players bench as well as the coaches and officials area.
Across each blue line will be a barrier to help keep pucks in play.
Nets will be placed approximately 4 feet from the side dasher boards.

No check for all divisions
Penalties result in a penalty shot from “center ice: for the offended team.
The five players not taking the penalty shot may back check the shooter starting from the far boards on the referee’s whistle. Once the penalty shot has been taken, a face off takes place if a goal is scored. If a goal is not scored, the puck is live and play continues.
Face-offs are only held after goals are scored.
Change on the fly is a form designated “change zone” only. This area, approximately from the neutral zone face off dots to the boards, acts as the player’s bench.
If a puck leaves the playing area, the referee determines which team caused the stoppage. The puck is then given to the other team in the area the puck was lost. The team not given the puck must back up a reasonable distance before they can challenge the puck carrier.
If a shot of goal results in the goalie “covering” the puck, the puck is given to the defending team and play is resumed. The team not given the puck must back up to at least half ice before they can challenge the puck carrier.
No overtime and no time outs.
Standing will not be kept or posted.
Game scores will not be kept.

Each division will consist of 4 teams
Each team will consist of a minimum of 4 skaters and a maximum of 9 skaters (10 for 8U division). Teams may be entered as a combined unit, and/or teams will be created by program management from individual registrations. See the last page for full details on entering teams.
Peaks Youth Hockey administration can add independent players to any team until the maximum number of skaters is reached.
Once registered players may fill a reams roster. No substitute players are allowed.
Each team will have a volunteer coach or coaches. Coaches are to be on skates and remain in the neutral zone during the games. Coaches must wear helmets on the ice!
Teams will have matching jerseys except for goaltenders which will have the same color jersey.
Teams will be rotated in order to play each of the other 3 teams once each week.
Teams can be composed of travel team players, recreational players or a combination of both.

If your player will be moving up an age division for the 2025-26 season, you have the choice of registering your child in the age division they played during the 24-25 season OR registering them in the age division in which they will be playing in the 2025-26 season.

In the 10/12/14U divisions, goalies register as individuals and not part of a team.
10/12/14U division goalies do not rotate with teams. Goalies play for and against multiple teams each week.
Goalies in the 8U division will be any player registered that wants a turn. The rink will supply quick change goalies gear for any player that needs equipment.

Officials and scorekeepers will be contacted through private organizations that provide these services.

Please reach out to Megan Ostler at meostler@provo.org if interested in volunteering as a coach or team manager.

Full ice hockey gear is required for players. This includes a helmet with face mask, mouth guard (12/14U only), shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin guards, jack or jill jock, ice hockey stick, and hockey skates. On-ice coaches are also required to wear approved helmets and also to wear skates.

*Participation in the 3 on 3 program is restricted to players with previous ice hockey experience. The only exception to this current Learn to Play students birth years… may register in the 8U/Learn to Play division. If unsure if this program is a good fit for your player please contact Megan Ostler.

THE SUMMER 3V3 PROGRAM IS NOT INTENDED FOR CURRENT LEARN TO PLAY PLAYERS