In the AHL, there are two points to be earned in every game. The winning team gets two points, while the losing team earns none. If the two teams finish the game in a tie, they each earn one point in the standings. However, if a team loses in overtime, it is still awarded one point. One player from each team lines up against each other at center ice with their sticks close to the ice.
Water is sprayed over a concrete floor that contains freezing pipes.
Regulation size for an AHL rink is 200' by 85'. The Cumberland County Civic Center can seat 6,746 for hockey. It's frozen before the entering play to make it bounce resistant. Some slapshots travel at speeds of up to 100 mph. Pucks also frequently curve in flight, making them difficult to predict.