This year marks the 6th anniversary of the Ben Allison Legacy Memorial Scholarship. Ben was a member of the Illinois Hockey Officials Association (IHOA) and USA Hockey’s Officiating Development Program. He aspired to officiate in the NHL and was a student… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What is the referees’ responsibility for maintaining a positive environment for players, when the venue allows alcohol consumption and the players report harassment by fans who are visibly consuming alcohol? ANSWER: The USA Hockey… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: There is a scramble around the goal and the goalkeeper covers the puck for a stoppage of play. A defensive player then “protects” his goalkeeper by pushing an attacking player– who has clearly stopped… Read More ›