By USA Hockey – USA Hockey announced today that 28 American officials have been selected to serve as referees or linesmen for International Ice Hockey Federation world championships in 2019-20, in addition to the 2020 Youth Olympic Games. The list… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: There are many different things that can be said that various people may find offensive. What judgment should an Official use in assessing a penalty? ANSWER: Preferably, good judgment that holds players/coaches accountable for… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A Coach verbally abuses an Official on the way to the dressing room at the end of a period. What is the sequence of penalties assessed to the Coach? ANSWER: A bench minor penalty… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A Linesman has determined that a major penalty infraction has occurred unseen by the Referee and is waiting for the next stoppage of play to report to the Referee. The next stoppage of play… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: A goal is scored; however, before the play resumes the Linesman notifies the Referee that the play should have been called for icing. What should the Referee do? ANSWER: The Referee must disallow the… Read More ›
Providence, Rhode Island, to play host for second annual event COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The second annual Advanced Officiating Symposium will be held July 24-26, 2020, in Providence, Rhode Island, USA Hockey announced today. The inaugural event held last year in… Read More ›
