NHL Officials

Today’s NHL Playoff Referees and Linespersons – 5/18/26

The officials for Canadiens vs. Sabres Game 7 include two returning referees who have already worked separate games this series. Tonight's stripes:

ECHL Officials

Today’s ECHL Playoff Referees and Linespersons – 5/18/26

The ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff referees and linespersons for Monday, May 18, 2026. Today's ECHL officials for Mariners/Wheelers Game 7:

IIHF Officials

Today’s IIHF Men’s World Championship Referees and Linespersons – 5/18/26

Monday's IIHF Referees and Linespersons at the 2026 Men's World Championship. Today's IIHF officials for May 18, 2026:

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Scouting the Refs Podcast: Double-Double and an Overhead Ref

May 16, 2026 | News, Podcast

Six for Mac, Xhekaj pays up, Manson’s butt-end, Malenstyn’s steamroller, Garrett Rank goes up top, Hart stops play, a double-goal-review at Habs vs. Sabres, and more!

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May 14, 2026 | IIHF, News

The International Ice Hockey Federation has selected the 32 on-ice officials who will be working the 2026 IIHF World Championship.

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May 14, 2026 | NAHL, News

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Avs’ Manson Penalized, Fined $5000 for Butt-Ending Wild’s McCarron

May 11, 2026 | News, NHL, Player Safety Pending

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Scouting the Refs Podcast: Double-Double and an Overhead Ref

Six for Mac, Xhekaj pays up, Manson's butt-end, Malenstyn's steamroller, Garrett Rank goes up top, Hart stops play, a double-goal-review at Habs vs. Sabres, and more!