IHOA is please to announced that they have added a Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Officiating Seminar to Sunday, November 10th. The seminars will be held at Canlan Ice Sports in Romeoville, Illinois. Please visit http://www.ihoa.com for complete… Read More ›
By Carl Sassolino, IHOA Vice President Coaches, do you want stronger officiating? It does not matter if this is your first year coaching or your twenty-fifth year as a coach. Let’s work together to accomplish this. USA Hockey, AHAI and… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: During the second period, a player in his defending zone attempts to pass the puck to a teammate in the neutral zone. The puck strikes the glove of an opponent who, while seated on… Read More ›
By Brad Baumruck, IHOA Development Program Coordinator The Advanced Development Program (ADP) and General Development Program are combined again for the second year. This means that both off- and on-ice sessions are open to all IHOA registered officials. The ADP… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Is there a difference in what is allowed in a Body Checking category versus a Body Contact category when it comes to battling for the puck and body position? ANSWER: Body contact and body position are very important parts… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: The first principle of the Standard of Play is “the use of the stick will be limited to only playing the puck.” Does this mean that anytime a player uses his stick and makes contact with… Read More ›
