Lancers & Nature Boys Agree to Play in Charity Cup
Charity Cup Game Date: 9/7/25
Arena: The Martire Family Arena
Address: 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield CT 06825
Charity: Bags Without Barriers (BWB)
Important: BWB is on a mission to supply 500 fully stocked bags to high school aged students RIGHT NOW. Every participating player must make a donation to the charity. Any size donation will be acceptable. 100% of your donation will go directly to those that need your help. Each fully stocked bag costs roughly $10.00. Every dollar counts!
Website: https://www.bagswithoutbarriers.com/
About: Bags without barriers is dedicated to making a change in communities. Through bags we are hoping to uplift, inspire and give confidence to those individuals who are lving in underserved areas. Our goal to is to give those individuals the same starting spoint to be successful no matter their current situation. With a little bit of love from you we can make that happen.
Donation Link: Bags Without Barriers Go Fund Me
Participating Players Must All Sign a Waiver
Link to Waiver: Player Waiver Must Be Signed
Email Waiver Here: CoachMiniLLC@gmail.com
The Charity Cup is a Coachmini, LLC and Stephen Minichini event. (C) CoachMini, LLC all right reserved 2025.
Game Day Roster
2025 Charity Cup – Game Rules & Event Schedule
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Teams:
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Lancers (Away Team) – Grey Uniforms, Locker Room 4
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Nature Boys (Home Team) – Black Uniforms, Locker Room 2
Schedule of Events
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4:00 PM or later – Player Arrival / Locker Room Access
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5:15 PM – Players on ice (helmets off) for center ice group photo with event photographer
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5:20 PM – Warm-up (5 minutes running time)
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5:25–5:30 PM – Puck Drop
Game Format
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Three (3) periods of 15 minutes stop time
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Red Line Icing
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3-minute intermission between periods (no ice cut)
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Overtime/Shootout:
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If tied after regulation, captains select 3 shooters each.
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If still tied, every rostered player must shoot before anyone takes a second attempt.
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Winning Team: Captain keeps the Charity Cup Trophy for one year, until the 2026 Charity Cup.
Rules & Conduct
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Referee: Brody (from Mini’s college team) – only one official.
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Absolutely no disrespect toward the referee.
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Both teams must accept missed calls with good spirit.
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Scoreboard Operators: Captains from Mini’s HS team.
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Zero communication allowed between players and operators, especially during penalties.
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Penalties
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Minor: 2 minutes
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Major: 5 minutes + automatic ejection
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Zero tolerance for:
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Fighting
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Intent to injure
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Unsportsmanlike conduct
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No body checking (family-friendly event).
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Rough play = immediate ejection.
Requirements
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All players must:
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Submit a signed waiver prior to game day.
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Make their charitable donation before the event (see donation link).
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Wear full protective equipment (half shields permitted).
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Final Notes
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This is a charity event: play hard, but keep it fun, safe, and respectful.
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Nature Boys will sit on the home bench - DO NOT GO THROUGH THE DOUBLE DOORS BEHIND THE BENCH AT ANY TIME - this leads to the SHU Varsity lockers which is strictly off limits!
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We expect a fast-paced, competitive, but clean game.
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Please take care of the arena and keep your locker rooms clean
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If the scoreboard is not operational, well, we’ll “cross that bridge when we come to it.”
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Most importantly: Let’s make this a great night for everyone involved.