By Dave Zednik, IHOA VP of Rules & Ethics QUESTION: Can the referee disallow a goal after awarding and then noticing the net dislodged? We have had two instances of a referee awarding, pointing at the net, blowing their whistle, and… Read More ›
Officials
Ask the Official: Missing Proper Chin Straps
By Dave Zednik, IHOA VP of Rules & Ethics QUESTION: A coach indicated that his helmets did not have the fabric strap that goes under the chin. They just had straps that attached from the cage to the side of the helmet… Read More ›
Ask the Official: 1 Penalty Shot or 2?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA VP of Rules & Ethics QUESTION: If the ref calls a penalty shot during a breakaway for a “fouled from behind” foul but the attacking player gets up and the goalie throws his stick toward the puck as the attacking… Read More ›
2018 IIHF Bio Series: Jack Raslawski
Jack Raslawski Officials’ Category ~ Class of 2018 Mr. and Mrs. Raslawski had their two sons out there skating early when they lived in Chicago. Jon and Jack skated at the outdoor rinks in the parks and at the old Michael… Read More ›
What the Heck Is Up With The Referees?! Part I: Awareness
Written by a former player, coach, official, administrator, but mostly…a fan of hockey This is a message to the entire hockey community, officials, fans, administrators, coaches and players. There has been much criticism with regards to the officials and the… Read More ›
Ask the Official: Is a tripping penalty assessed when defending player leaves his feet and slides into the puck carrier?
By Dave Zednik, IHOA VP of Rules & Ethics QUESTION: A defending player leaves his feet and slides into the puck carrier. The defending player gains possession of the puck and the attacking player falls to the ice after being… Read More ›
