Looking to make the jump to professional officiating? The NHL’s Annual Officiating Exposure Combine just might be your ticket to the show. The league is looking for current officials and players with a high-level amateur hockey background.
From the NHLOA:
Officiating is a fast-paced, high-energy profession with the best view in the arena for games and is in need of great athletes to serve the game as officials. The Combine’s focus is on high level hockey players with little or no officiating experience. The Combine is accepting ex-college (D1, DII, DIII), University (CIS) and Junior hockey players or with or without any professional experience. Several attendees have been hired by the NHL as officials in the past few years.
From the NHL:
The NHL Exposure Combine™ is a 4-day event which seeks to expose players to the world of hockey officiating. The Exposure Combine is directed at players who have a passion for the game and have DI, DIII, CIS, or other amateur hockey experience. This year, the Exposure Combine will take place between August 15-18, 2024 at the HarborCenter in Buffalo, NY. The Combine will consist of physical on-ice and off ice testing along with hockey games. For those selected to participate, accommodations and meals will be provided. All other expenses, including travel to and from the event location, will be the responsibility of the participant.
Applications will open on February 9th and remain open until April 1st
