USA Hockey has various requirements for each certification level. Please visit http://www.usahockey.com for information. To be completely registered, you must meet both IHOA and USA Hockey requirements. Registration opens August 1, 2017. YOU MUST HAVE A VISOR FOR THE ON… Read More ›
By Michael Barrett, Illinois Referee-in-Chief & Supervisor of Officials I hope you are enjoying what should turn out to be a great summer. AHAI and IHOA representatives returned from the USA Hockey Annual Meeting in Colorado the weekend of June… Read More ›
By Michael Barrett, Illinois Referee-in-Chief & Supervisor of Officials While a fair number of people are taking some well-deserved time off from the hockey world, the Illinois Hockey Officials Association and its members are preparing for the upcoming season…. Read More ›
By Dave Zednik QUESTION: After the conclusion of the game and outside the ice arena in the parking lot, a coach approaches members of the officiating team and verbally abuses them to the point of threatening physical harm, but no… Read More ›
