I think we can all just agree right now that the sport of ice hockey is perhaps one of the most exciting and challenging games there ever was. The sport combines skill, speed, strength and smarts for the purpose of… Read More ›
Officials
Ask the Official
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Vice President QUESTION: Team A’s Head Coach is assessed a bench minor penalty for Abuse of Officials. While that penalty is still being served, the Assistant Coach now starts verbally abusing the Referee. What penalty… Read More ›
Ask the Official
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Vice President QUESTION: During a stoppage of play, a coach calls the referee over to the bench and attempts to question the ruling of the officials by utilizing an electronic device. The team is assessed… Read More ›
What is an Official? USA Hockey and IHOA’s Viewpoint
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Vice President Officials Are Teachers The official’s role is not only to interpret and apply the rules during a game, but also to teach. Players, coaches, parents and spectators all rely on the official to… Read More ›
