By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: What are some guidelines to be considered when assessing interference penalties to players other than the centers during face-offs? ANSWER: Any time the stick or arm is used to impede the opponent, it is… Read More ›
By Dave Zednik, IHOA Registrar QUESTION: Can a roster parent be on the bench running a door in a game but not have a coaching card? ANSWER: The USA Hockey Playing Rules Glossary defines a Team Official as: “A Team Official is any person… Read More ›
Crystal Lake South alum now works ECHL, AHL games By Ross Forman – Shane Gustafson went on a 17-day overseas business trip in January – with his skates, whistle and black & white striped uniform. Gustafson – who graduated from Crystal… Read More ›
John Cerza Officials’ Category ~ Class of 2018 John Cerza always enjoyed the thrill of his dad taking him to the “Madhouse on Madison”, the old Chicago Stadium, and seeing Keith Magnuson be the first one up the stairs onto… Read More ›
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 ›
Dear Fellow Official: I hope you are enjoying your summer. Referee registration for the coming season is around the corner! I am sending this out to all Illinois officials so they may prepare for the registration which will commence on August… Read More ›