The NHLOA is saddened today to learn that alumni linesman Dan Schachte has passed away at the age of 64. Dan was beloved by all who were fortunate enough to work with him. ‘Snook’ will be missed by many former and current NHL officials and the NHLOA would like to extend our condolences to his […]
Author Archives: Ryan Bahl
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The NHL Officials Association & Zebras Care Foundation are proud to announce that they will be sending two deserving officials to Koop’s Call Officiating Camp in Whistler, BC this summer. Open to officials 12-16 years of age, applicants must submit an essay on the topic below. Winners will be announced on May 11th, 2022. Good […]
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Tonight, in Seattle, National Hockey League linesman Vaughan Rody will be skating one last time in a NHL game before hanging his whistle for good. Retiring veteran officials are given the choice of the venue where they would like to officiate their final game. The Winnipeg, MB native did not select Climate Pledge Arena due […]
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On April 17th in Toronto, linesman Scott Cherrey celebrated his 1,000th NHL Regular Season Game at the Scotiabank Arena when the New York Islanders visited the Maple Leafs. Cherrey made his NHL debut on October 6th, 2007 in Washington,DC (Hurricanes vs Capitols). Having the privilege of working this special assignment with Scott tonight […]
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On April 17th in Detroit, NHL referee Brian Pochmara celebrated his 1,000th NHL Regular Season Game when the Florida Panthers visited the Red Wings. Joining him on the ice for this special assignment were fellow referee Justin St.Pierre along with linesmen Brad Kovachik and Bryan Pancich. The NHLOA would like to congratulate referee Brian Pochmara for reaching […]
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On April 16th in Calgary, NHL referee Brad Meier worked his last game before calling it quits after 24 years of service with the National Hockey League. Meier who made his NHL debut on October 23rd, 1999 at the old Civic Arena in Pittsburgh (Hurricanes vs Penguins) left the ice with a total of 1,459 […]
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Tonight in Chicago, referee Jordan Samuels-Thomas will be officiating his first NHL Regular Season Game at United Center when the San Jose Sharks will be in town to play the Blackhawks. Samuels-Thomas was hired by the National Hockey League last summer under a minor league referee contract and wears jersey no.42. He will be joined […]
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Last Night in Glendale, referee Cody Beach officiated his first NHL Regular Season Game at Gila River arena when the New Jersey Devils visited the Coyotes. Beach was hired by the National Hockey League last summer under a minor league referee contract and wears jersey no.45. He was joined on the ice by fellow referee […]
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Toronto, Ont. – The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its 1st Annual Officiating Prospect Development Combine to be held from June 2-4 at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre in Belleville, Ont. Information about the combine can be found here: https://ontariohockeyleague.com/article/first-annual-ohl-officiating-prospect-development-combine-to-be-held-june-2-4
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Calgary,AB This past month, Linesmen, Michel Cormier had the lucky chance to meet a great friend, Jesse Starkman at the Glencoe Club Restaurant in Calgary,AB. Jesse who was born with Down Syndrome is an avid fan of The Calgary Flames and also has a big interest in officiating. Jesse and Michel talked about the recent […]