The continued growth and development of USA Hockey would not be possible without the contributions of a network of dedicated volunteer field personnel. These individuals share in USA Hockey’s success and accomplishments year after year. Their selfless work and commitment… Read More ›
By Ross Forman Sjoukje Brown officiated her way from northwest suburban Barrington through the IIHF World Championships in 1992, to several NCAA Frozen Four Championships, and ultimately this past January into the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame. Her illustrious 23-year… Read More ›
Dear Fellow Official: As you know, Bob Cunningham was the Central District Referee-in-Chief for many years. Bob represented the District (which includes Illinois) extremely well over the course of his tenure and we were fortunate to have him during that… Read More ›
Nearly 300 people were present as the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame (IHHF) inducted its 10th class of inductees into its Hall of Fame on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the Belvedere Banquet Hall in Elk Grove. The honored inductees… Read More ›
SJOUKJE BROWN Officials’ Category Sjoukje Brown started her officiating career in 1987 at the Barrington Ice Arena. She officiated for Bob Updike and Steve Cohen primarily, and worked 250-300 games in each of her first three years. She was asked… Read More ›