Developers: Graeme Huysmans & Luc Wolfe
Publisher: crashthenet.ca
Release Date: September 11th, 2012 / World Wide
Rated: Everyone who plays fair
MSRP: Free

Console Availability:  
Microsoft Xbox 360 Exclusive

Current Commissioner: Steve Bobrovsky
Previous Commisioner: Graeme Huysmans

Co-Commissioner:
Christer Bechmann-Pedersen
Kory Wielenga
Luc Wolfe

OFFICIAL RULES AND GUIDELINES (v1.02 – 6/12/12)

Listed below are several rules and guidelines established by the commissioners of the NHL 13 “Original 30” GM Connected League. All players involved in our league (CMs, GMs, and OTP teammates) are expected to abide by the following. It is our belief that the ensuing rules will not only foster a fun and competitive atmosphere throughout the league, but will also ensure everyone is treated fairly and with the utmost respect. We all joined this league to have fun with EA’s title; there’s no reason why we should have any difficulty making that happen for everyone.

• §Title / Platform: EA SPORTS NHL 13; Microsoft Xbox 360

• §General Managers: http://www.crashthenet.ca/ community forums located here: http://tinyurl.com/ctnforums . Additionally, all GMs must provide some sort of secondary contact (Facebook, Twitter, EA Forums, AIM, Xbox Live, etc.) through which they be contacted if needed. For a list of active GMs, please check out the “General Managers” tab.

• §Team Selection: A draft lottery was held on June 11, 2012, where current GMs names were pulled from a hat. GMs then selected teams, based on availability, in the resultant order. Please check out the “League Events” tab for more info

• Courtesy: First and foremost, we simply ask everyone be respectful of one another. We are here to have fun, so win or lose, we expect good sportsmanship from all players. Losing a game does not give users the right to bicker, argue, mock, quit early or abandon the league mid-season. While friendly trash-talking is certainly permitted, vulgar language is to be kept to a minimum and things like racism and bigotry are severely discouraged. We want everyone to feel comfortable and enjoy their NHL GM Connected experience in what we know will be one of the best leagues around.
• Exploitations: Using “cheese” tactics and in-game exploits are strictly prohibited in the “Original 30” League, and their usage is cause for severe punishment. In the event of an exploit goal or repeated exploitation attempts, the concerned GM must obtain video evidence (either with a camera and uploading to YouTube or through the EA Sports World website), and submit the URL in a private message to the League Commissioners via Facebook/CTN forums for review. A full recording of the play, as well as description of the scenario in question, will be required for proper evaluation. Please do not waste our time with this matter; only submit what you perceive to be a legitimate exploit that your opponent could not otherwise explain.


If it is determined an exploit has been utilized (via a commissioner vote), the offending GM will be given a warning and placed on probation. In the event of a second offense in the same season, the GM will be kicked from the league and replaced by a player from the Waiting List.

Please note that the GM is responsible for any OTP players on his or her team, meaning exploits committed by an OTP teammate can result in a GM being removed from the league.

• Scheduling: TBD
• Boxscore: TBD
• Trades/ Waivers / Contracts / Free Agency: TBD
• Absences: If a user is going to be away for some time, please notify a commissioner regarding the length of your leave.  Based on what we know about GM Connected (as of June 2012), the absent user’s opponent should have the option of playing the CPU AI. Please note that while some absences are expected, this is a 30 human league and users are required to play the majority of their games. Repeated and prolonged absences will result in a commissioner review of the offending GM’s status, with the possibility of the GM being removed from the league.
• Waiting List: Everyone in this league is replaceable. If a GM is removed for any reason or has to resign from the league because of real life commitments, a new user will be chosen from the Waiting List to replace them. Members on the Waiting List are required to join the http://www.crashthenet.ca/ community if they wish to participate in the “Original 30” League.

While we want everyone originally signed up for the league to remain for its duration, we understand that real life comes first. If possible, we encourage all GMs to do their best to complete the current season and resign instead in the next off-season.

Although we do not currently have plans for a second league, if enough users join the Waiting List, then we will consider running a “minor league.” This league will not feature all the bells and whistles of the “Original 30” and may not receive full support / attention of http://www.crashthenet.ca/; however, users can still use the forums to play and remain organized. Please check out the “Waiting List” tab for more information.

• Online Team Play Rules: When playing an “Original 30” league game, each team must have the same amount of players on both sides. By default, this league is a 1v1 versus league; although GMs may arrange OTP contests at their discretion, provided both GMs agree to the OTP terms before-hand. Since the league was developed w/ 1v1 in mind, if either GM prefers to play 1v1, then this is the mode that must be played, whether the opposing GM has OTP teammates available or not.  

Please note that General Managers may only play for their own team. Players participating in OTP games may also only play on one team per season. While we do not believe participating GMs or OTP players would “throw” games for other GMs, it is something we would rather not risk in the end.

Below are some examples to help clarify this rule:

Team A would like to play 4v4. Team B would like to play 1v1. The game must be played 1v1, not 4v1, 3v1, or any other uneven combination.

Team A would like to play 5v5. Team B would like to play 3v3. The game can be played 3v3, 2v2, or 1v1, but not 5v3 or 4v3, or any other uneven combination.

More League Rules to be released soon.

If you would like to join the NHL 13 “Original 30” GM Connected League Waiting List or inquire further about the league, please contact one of our commissioners on Twitter or Xbox Live: 

Luc Wolfe: @crasthenet_ca; GT -- Luc Wolfe

Steve Bobrovsky: @snakebobrovsky; GT -- LuGer33

Kory Wielenga: @KidShowTime; GT – KidShowtime

Thank you for your interest in our league! 

June 7th, 2012: Original 30 Website & Forums is officially Open!

More to come in the next days!

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