NHL Rule Changes for 2026-27
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:
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NHL Historical Rule Changes, 1910-2026
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
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
ECHL linesman Ken Radolinski has been selected as the 2025-26 recipient of the league’s Ryan Birmingham Memorial Award for on-ice officials.
ECHL Names 2026 Kelly Cup Finals Officials
The ECHL has named the five referees and six linespersons advancing to the 2026 Kelly Cup Finals.
NHL Officials Named for 2026 Stanley Cup Final
The NHL Referees and Linespersons are set for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes:
QMJHL Taps Ghislain Hebert as New Director of Officiating
The Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has appointed retired NHL referee Ghislain Hébert as the league’s new Director of Officiating.
Canes’ Goal Stands After Habs Challenge for Goaltender Interference
The Carolina Hurricanes’ opening goal in Game 5 stood up to a Coach’s Challenge for goaltender interference from the Montreal Canadiens.
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Podcast
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.
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
Habs’ Xhekaj Fined $3,385 for Roughing Sabres’ Carrick
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj has been fined $3,385.42 for a cheap shot on Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick.
