Officiating Program

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Five individuals will work with referees and linespersons from the grassroots to the international game as part of the new Officiating Program management group.
Twenty-four referees and 23 linespersons will work international events around the world during the 2024-25 season.
From Drake to the Olympics, Alex Clarke has broken barriers and inspired young officials on her unique hockey journey.
A late starter in hockey, Ali Beres didn’t let that stand in her way of reaching her goals and setting up a second act.
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Bringing together the best
Thirty of the country’s top officials gathered in Calgary for the National High Performance Selection Camp.
Six Canadian officials receive Kenneth R. Stiles Memorial Scholarships for their accomplishments on and off the ice.
Grace Barlow, Melissa Brunn, Colleen Geddes and Megan Howes became the first all-female crew to officiate in Junior A.
Not quite sure how a rule should be interpreted? Was that a penalty or not? Get the answers you’re looking for by downloading the official H...

Officials are a key component of hockey

Referees, linespersons or officials in the two-person system are an essential element in organized hockey at all levels. Officials keep the game organized and fun, while providing players, parents and coaches clarification of the rules.

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