The NHL Officials Association is deeply saddened today to announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Mick McGeough. Mick was one of the true characters of our game and we will miss him immeasurably. Throughout his 21 year on-ice career and subsequent management role, Mick was always known for his wit, humour and ability […]
Category Archives: NHLOA News
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Oct
Oct
Buffalo, NY The NHLOA was privileged to have Ontario amateur official Kevin Brown as a special guest to our recent training camp held in Buffalo, NY. Kevin started officiating at the age of 17. It was a great way to keep busy and make some extra money in the winter. He worked his way up […]
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Sep
Sep
Team Stripes has partnered with former NHL Referee Don Koharski to bring you the Team Stripes Academy Team Stripes was founded in November of 2017 to create an online learning resource for officials through videos, online courses, podcasts, and written resources such as, tutorials, guides, rulebooks, sample exams, and much more. They have teamed up […]
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Sep
Sep
4 NHLOA members have been promoted to full-time NHL status for the 2018-2019 season The 2018-2019 NHL season is right around the corner and our roster of 34 full-time referees and 34 full-time linesmen, along with our minor league officials are ready to go for another great year. Last year we saw 4 NHL officials […]
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May
May
Officials for the 2018 Stanley Cup Final. The NHL has announced today the names of the NHL officials selected to work the prestigious 2018 Stanley Cup Final. The National Hockey League has 34 Full-Time Referees and 34 Full-Time Linesmen during the regular season. Only a portion of these officials gets to work the Stanley Cup […]
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May
May
NHL Officials selected to work the 3rd Round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The NHL has announced today the names of the NHL officials selected to work the Third Round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The National Hockey League has 34 Full-Time Referees and 34 Full-Time Linesmen during the regular season. Only a […]
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Apr
Apr
NHL Officials for the Second Round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The NHL has announced today the names of the NHL officials selected to work the Second Round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The National Hockey League has 34 Full-Time Referees and 34 Full-Time Linesmen during the regular season. Only a portion of […]
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Apr
Apr
NHL Officials for the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs. April 9th, 2018 The National Hockey League on Monday released the complete list of referees and linesmen selected for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs that get under way this Wednesday night. The NHL has 34 Full-Time Referees and 34 Full-Time Linesmen during the regular season. Only a […]
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Mar
Mar
NHL Referee Tom Kowal set to retire today in Boston, MA. This afternoon in Boston, MA the NHLOA will see for the third day in a row, another one of his veteran member lacing up his skate for the last time. Referee Tom Kowal is set to retire today when he will leave the ice […]
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Mar
Mar
30 Years NHL Linesman Shane Heyer set to retire tonight in Anaheim CA. The last few days of each season are always an emotional time for the NHLOA members, as they have to say goodbye to some long time teammates when they step off the ice for the last time. At the same time, new […]