October 13th, 2021. Tonight, Mitch Hunt will be working his first NHL Regular Season game in Denver, Colorado when the Chicago Blackhawks visit the Colorado Avalanche. He will be joined on the ice by referees Chris Schlenker and Graham Skilliter while linesman Kiel Murchison will be working the lines with him. Hunt began officiating at […]
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Sep
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 […]
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May
May
Tonight in Uniondale, NY, NHL veteran Linesman Tony Sericolo will be working his 1,500th Regular Season & Final NHL Game when the New Jersey Devils visit the New York Islanders. Sericolo will be celebrating this dual milestone game exactly where he made his NHL debut back on October 21, 1998 (Oilers vs Islanders). Joining him […]
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May
May
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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Mar
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
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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May
May
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 […]