Category Archives: NHLOA News

SPRINGFIELD MASS After an incredible career that began over 30 years ago, Terry Koharski will hit the ice for one final game on Saturday January 28 when the Springfield Thunderbirds hosts the Belleville Senators. Terry holds the record for most games work in the American Hockey League and has worked with almost every current and […]

On October 8th, 2022 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, NHL Off-Ice Official and long-standing Crew Supervisor of Off-Ice Officials, Ron Ottawa, was inducted into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. He becomes the 26th member of the MHHOF Officials Category, and joins an esteemed group featuring many of the most recognized officials to come from Manitoba. […]

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  

Collins Clothiers Partners With NHL Officials Association (NHLOA) Toronto, Ontario (November 22nd, 2021) – Collins Clothiers, quality custom clothing supplier has teamed up the NHL Officials Association (NHLOA) to provide quality custom menswear to the NHL referees and linesman. As the Official Custom Clothier of the NHL Officials, Collins Clothiers will provide the NHLOA team […]

The NHLOA family would like to wish Kilian Hinterdobler a fast and smooth recovery as he will receive a kidney transfer in the next couple of days. Kilian was part of the NHL Premier Games series as he worked with NHL referee, Francois ST. Laurent and linesman, Jonny Murray. The game was between the Edmonton […]

A longtime friend of the NHLOA and member of the NHL off-ice crew in Colorado has passed away. Gary Pedigo Sr was a long time official in Colorado and formerly served as the Colorado Referee in Chief. He played a significant role in the development of many officials in the Rocky Mountain region and was […]

The veteran linesman recalls his experience that night in Tampa Earlier this season, Linesman Scott Driscoll had the opportunity to attend the Medal of Honor Society’s Gala held in Tampa, FL. He writes about his experience below: — In my 28 years as an NHL Linesman I have had some really amazing experiences on “off […]

We mourn the passing of a beloved man The NHLOA is saddened by the passing of a great man, Mr. Jim Gregory. Mr. Gregory was beloved by our group and by the entire hockey family and he will be dearly missed. Referee Wes McCauley shares a few words on Mr. Gregory below: — Mr. Gregory. […]

New season, new CBA, looking back on 50 years as an association With the ink barely dry on a new collective bargaining agreement with the NHL that will see us through to the end of the 2023 season, the NHLOA and it’s members are excited to kickoff the league’s 102nd season tonight! This year, we […]

Congratulations to the officials selected to work this year’s Final The National Hockey League has released the list of Referees and Linesmen selected to work the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues. REFEREES Wes McCauley, Chris Rooney, Kelly Sutherland, Gord Dwyer, & Steve Kozari. LINESMEN Scott Cherrey, Greg […]