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The 2025-26 NHL Officiating Team
The NHLOA currently consists of 35 full-time Referees and 35 full-time Linespersons. In addition, we have 9 minor league Referees and 4 minor league Linespersons who split their time between the NHL and the AHL.
Meet The Team
New Hires
The NHLOA welcomes 4 new members to our staff this season
Promotions
Congratulations to the 2 officials promoted to full time NHL status this season
Retirements
The NHLOA would like to recognize the outstanding careers of the following gentlemen and wish them the best of luck in retirement
About the Association
The NHL Officials Association represents the professional Referees and Linespersons who ensure the integrity and fairness of National Hockey League games.
Our History
The NHLOA (National Hockey League Officials’ Association), was born in 1969 out of a need to improve working conditions, salaries and other benefits for officials of the National Hockey League. All members are active Officials under contract to the NHL who are working in the NHL and designated minor leagues.
Bill Friday was the first NHLOA President and played an important part in the birth of the Association. With the arrival of a competitor in professional hockey in 1972, the Officials finally gained some leverage in negotiating with the NHL... Read More
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CONTACT NHLOA ALUMNI COMMITTEE
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