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
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 […]
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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
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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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
Dan will celebrate this tremendous milestone this afternoon in Detroit. THIS AFTERNOON IN DETROIT, NHL REFEREE DAN O’HALLORAN SET TO BECOME ONLY THE 7th REFEREE IN NHL HISTORY TO WORK 1,500th REGULAR SEASON GAMES. This afternoon in Detroit Michigan, NHL referee Dan O’Halloran will be joining a very select group of referees when he will step on the ice […]
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Dec
Dec
Sophie and her family meet the officials before a game in Vancouver On the afternoon of December 7th, prior to the Buffalo Sabers at Vancouver Canucks game, the officials were joined in the dressing room by Sophie along with her parents and little brother for a Zebras Care visit. The family was excited to get […]
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Nov
Nov
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
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. […]