Tonight in Sunrise, FL, NHL veteran Linesman Pierre Racicot will be working his final National Hockey League game when the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Florida Panthers. He will be joined on the ice by fellow referees Kelly Sutherland and Frederick L’Ecuyer while his partner on the lines will be linesman Jonny Murray. Pierre will […]
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The NHLOA is saddened today at the news that one of our alumni, former linesman Swede Knox has passed away at the age of 73. The Edmonton born linesman had an impressive career that saw him work 2248 games from 1972 to 2000. His 28 years in the NHL included 5 Stanley Cup Finals, as […]
The NHLOA, in conjunction with the NHL, founded a mentorship program geared towards a group of 48 elite female officials throughout North America. Article written by Adam Kirshenblatt — Samantha Hiller just wants to be able to skate. The native of Boulder, Colorado is a level four official with USA Hockey working in Illinois. She had broken her leg […]
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Dec
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 […]
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Dec
Dec
The NHLOA is saddened to learn of the death of one of its Alumni and Hockey Hall of Fame Official Neil Armstrong at the age of 87. Armstrong, born in Plympton Township, ON, officiated 1744 NHL games as a Linesman from 1957 to 1978 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1991 […]
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Dec
‘Sense of pride’: Son of late NHL official pays tribute with dad’s jersey (CTV News) From CTV News Regina: https://regina.ctvnews.ca/sense-of-pride-son-of-late-nhl-official-pays-tribute-with-dad-s-jersey-1.5200527 — REGINA — Two years after his passing, the son of longtime NHL official Mick McGeough honoured his father by wearing one of his jerseys while officiating an SJHL game Saturday. Luke McGeough says he […]
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Charity helps provide food to children, teaches families how to make healthy meals Original article from NHL.com The National Hockey League Officials Association, through its Zebras Care charity, has donated $10,000 to No Kid Hungry, a program that provides food to children and teaches families how to prepare healthy, affordable meals. No Kid Hungry was launched […]
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Mar
Mar
Dwyer set to celebrate this milestone this afternoon in Dallas When jumping on the ice this afternoon in Dallas to work the Nashville Predators and Stars game, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia native Gord Dwyer will be reaching the 1,000 NHL Regular Season Game milestone. Joining him on the ice for this special assignment today will […]
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Mar
Amell set to celebrate this milestone this afternoon in Pittsburgh This afternoon in Pittsburgh, NHL Linesman Derek Amell will be skating in his 1,500th NHL Regular Season Game. The Pittsburgh Penguins will be hosting the Washington Capitals at the PPG Paints Arena for today’s game. Fellow referees Dan O’Halloran and Dean Morton will be wearing the […]
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NHL Referee set to work his 1000th regular season game tonight in Montreal Tonight at the Bell Centre in Montreal QC, almost fifteen years after stepping on the ice for the first time in an NHL Regular Season Game, referee Justin St.Pierre will be working his 1,000th NHL Regular Season Game when the New York […]