<P> The longest game in high school history was in a 1996 FCIAC quarterfinal matchup in Darien, Connecticut between archrivals Wilton and Ridgefield that went to a tenth eight - minute overtime period after 45 minutes of regulation (125: 00 of hockey). Chris Ludwig of Wilton scored the game - winner while being hauled down in front of the Ridgefield net in the tenth overtime period . </P> <P> The previous record belonged to the Aurora High School--Solon High School game in which Aurora won in the eighth overtime period of the Ohio state playoffs . The winning goal was scored with 3: 52 left in the 8th overtime (105th minute), setting an American record . </P> <P> Since 2015, all state tournaments allow up to 5 overtime periods (4 - on - 4 after first overtime), after which best - of - 3 - round shootouts and extra rounds if needed are conducted, to eliminate co-champions . </P>

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