By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What is the USA Hockey interpretation of illegal body checking to a player who is no longer in possession and control of the puck? ANSWER: Any avoidable check delivered to a player who is… Read More ›
Officials
Ask the Official: Disallowing a Goal
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 ›
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 ›
