The game ended in a tie. How are ties settled?
This varies widely according to the league, division or organization that sponsors the game or tournament. There is no one correct answer. In league play, ties are common and will typically remain a tie. In tournaments, the directors of the tournament will typically outline the resolution should a game end in a tie. Sometimes the qualifying games are permitted to end in a tie. However, the final game must determine a winner, so specifications are set as to how to break the tie. Tie-breakers can be in the form of overtime periods and/or penalty shots. Typically, two equal halves will be played in the OT. These halves can range from five minutes to 15 minutes in length. If the game is not decided after these periods, penalty shots can be taken. Some use alternating shots, where one team shoots, followed by the other team. If one scores and not the other, than the game is decided. Other formats call for five players to shoot, with the winner being decided by the most made out of the five
