Today’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 4/4/26
Saturday's got 30 teams - and 60 officials - in action in the National Hockey League. Today's NHL referees and linespersons for April 4, 2026:
NHL Officials
ECHL Officials
Today’s ECHL Referees and Linespersons – 3/29/26
The ECHL referees and linespersons for Sunday, March 29, 2026. Today’s ECHL officials:
The Latest
Senators’ Tkachuk Penalized, Fined $2500 for Slash from the Bench
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has been fined $2500 for a slash from the bench that also earned him a minor penalty against the Buffalo Sabres.
Scouting the Refs Podcast: Hey, That’s Mine!
Kovachik retires, stick stealing, Domi vs. Gudas, goalie fight, Tkachuk’s bench penalty, rookie/ref run-in, Maurice says STFU, and more #RefsPodcast
Linesperson Brad Kovachik to Work Final NHL Game
Long-time National Hockey League linesperson Brad Kovachik is hanging up his whistle after the final buzzer sounds at Senators vs. Panthers tonight in Florida.
Leafs’ Pezzetta Penalized for Abuse of Officials
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Pezzetta picked up a game misconduct for abuse of officials after shoving linesman Ryan Gibbons during Monday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks.
Panthers’ Maurice Posts Refs Names – and “STFU” – Behind Bench
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice posted a cheat sheet of the officials’ names – with a personal reminder – behind the bench during Sunday’s game against the New York Rangers.
Does the NHL Need Emergency Back-Up Refs?
The NHL has made some tweaks to the Emergency Back-Up Goalie (EBUG) rules for the 2026-27 season. But what about Emergencey Back-Up Refs? Do we need EBUR?
NHL Officials Honor Passing of Referee Scotty Morrison with ‘SM’ Patch
National Hockey League officials are wearing an ‘SM’ patch on their right sleeves in honor of recently-deceased Scotty Morrison, former NHL referee and Director of Officiating for the league.
Ref Brandon Schrader Works the Lines at Leafs vs. Wild
After an injury and weather-related travel challenges, referee Brandon Schrader was called into duty as a linesperson for Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild
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Podcast
Scouting the Refs Podcast: Hey, That’s Mine!
Kovachik retires, stick stealing, Domi vs. Gudas, goalie fight, Tkachuk's bench penalty, rookie/ref run-in, Maurice says STFU, and more #RefsPodcast
Situation Room
Wild Score In Overtime on Dislodged Net vs. Predators
The Minnesota Wild scored an overtime winner that never even went into the net, thanks to Rule 63.7
Player Safety
Senators’ Tkachuk Penalized, Fined $2500 for Slash from the Bench
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk has been fined $2500 for a slash from the bench that also earned him a minor penalty against the Buffalo Sabres.
