Tonight in Detroit, Brandon Grillo will work his first NHL Regular Season Game at the Little Caesars Arena, with the Winnipeg Jets visiting the hometown Red Wings. The Canton, Michigan native will be joined on the ice by Gord Dwyer, Peter MacDougall, and David Brisebois. Brandon grew up playing in the Detroit area, then after […]
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Oct
Oct
A new season is about to start and the NHLOA team is ready to go. A few new faces join the group, a few full-time promotions, and a few retirements from 2022-2023 This years team is made up of 35 full-time NHL referees and 35 full-time NHL linespersons, along with 9 minor league referees and […]
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Oct
Oct
As we get set to open the 2023-2024 season tonight, the NHLOA welcomes 5 new members to our team. Referees: #41 – Graedy Hamilton (Seattle, WA) #49 – Riley Brace (Ottawa, ON) #46 – Stephen Hiff (Cambridge, ON) #47 – Michael Sullivan (Toronto, ON) Linesperson: #75 – Brandon Grillo (Canton, MI) The 5 new members […]
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Oct
Oct
Trainers Choice, in collaboration with the NHLOA has introduced a dedicated brace and support program tailored for NHLOA officials and their families. Recognizing the demanding physical requirements placed on professional officials, this program offers access to medical guidance, treatment alternatives, and a range of braces through Trainers Choice. While Trainers Choice has been delivering specialized […]
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Oct
Oct
The NHLOA and Bladetech Hockey have partnered up for the 2023-2024 season. Any time we can increase our speed with technology, we embrace it because it’s good for the game. The extra glide and less resistance of Bladetech means that we are in better position to make the right call and helps us stay out […]
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Jun
Jun
NHL Referee Dan O’Rourke is partnering with the National Federation of the Blind this Summer for a charity bike ride across the country along the famous Route 66 Dan’s ride will start on July 27th in Santa Monica, CA and conclude on September 7th in Chicago. IL From Dan: “This ride will benefit children […]
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Apr
Apr
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023 Tonight in Montreal, NHL referee Marc Joannette will be working his last game before calling it quit after 25 years of service with the National Hockey League. Joannette who made his NHL debut on October 1st, 1999 in Buffalo at the old Marine Midland Arena (Lightning vs Sabres) will leave the […]
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Mar
Mar
The Ontario Hockey League is pleased to announce that it will be hosting its 2nd Annual Officiating Prospect Development Combine that will take place from June 8-10 at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre in Belleville, Ont For more details please click HERE
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Mar
Mar
On February 18, 2023, the NHL Officials assigned to the game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Vancouver Canucks welcomed some special guests. Carter and his family were invited to visit us in our dressing room and experience an NHL arena and game. This was made possible through our charity Zebras Care, the NHL Off-Ice […]
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Mar
Mar
NHL referee Marc Joannette will be celebrating an incredible milestone this evening at the Centre Bell in Montreal, QC. The Verdun native became only the 9th NHL referee in history to work 1,500 NHL regular season games a few weeks ago on February 12th, 2023 in Philadelphia when he officiated a game between the Seattle […]