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NHL Retirements: Five Officials Hang Up Their Whistles

Sep 17, 2026 | News

Five Officials, 8,100 Games: Saying Goodbye to the NHL’s 2026 Retirees: Chris Lee, Steve Kozari, Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik, and Bryan Pancich

NHL Promotes Four, Hires Six New Officials for 2026-27

Sep 16, 2026 | News, NHL

The NHL has promoted four officials – two referees and two linespersons – and hired six new officials to join the league’s officiating roster for the 2026-27 season.

OHL Officials Announced for 2026-27 Season

Sep 16, 2026 | News, OHL

The Ontario Hockey League has announced its officiating team for the 2026-27 season.

WHL Rule Changes for 2026-27

Sep 16, 2026 | News, WHL

The Western Hockey League (WHL) has introduced three rule changes for the upcoming 2026-27 season – one of which fans are hoping to see in the NHL

NHL Rule Changes for 2026-27

Sep 15, 2026 | News, NHL, Rules

The NHL made a bunch of minor modifications to last year’s rules. This year? Not so much. Only one rule has changed for the 2026-27 season:

NHL Historical Rule Changes, 1910-2026

Sep 14, 2026 | Features, News, Rules

There have been quite a few rule changes over the years. Look back at the National Hockey League’s extensive history of changes to the rule book:

AHL Officials Set for 2026 Calder Cup Final: Wolves vs. Marlies

Jun 12, 2026 | News

The AHL has selected the officials working the 2026 Calder Cup Final. Here are the referees and linespersons for Chicago Wolves vs. Toronto Marlies.

ECHL’s Radolinski Wins Birmingham Award For On-Ice Officials

Jun 12, 2026 | ECHL, News

ECHL linesman Ken Radolinski has been selected as the 2025-26 recipient of the league’s Ryan Birmingham Memorial Award for on-ice officials.

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Scouting the Refs Podcast: Three Stomps and You’re Out!

Texier's clear spear called a slash, Hall hits Hutson, Dorofeyev bats one in, Caufield offisde, too many Habs, and a triple-stomp ends Tourigny's Memorial Cup.