Friday’s IIHF Referees and Linespersons at the 2026 Men’s World Championship: 

 

Germany vs. Hungary – 10:20 AM ET

Referees: Nolan Bloyer #13 (USA), Sean MacFarlane #11 (USA)
Linespersons: Danny Beresford #65 (GBR), Jiri Ondracek #55 (CZE)
Standby: Cedric Borga #28 (SUI), Dominik Schlegel #56 (SUI)

 

Canada vs. Slovenia – 10:20 AM ET

Referees: Mikko Kaukokari #4 (FIN), Lukas Kohlmueller #18 (GER)
Linespersons: Gustav Jonsson #61 (SWE), Tommi Niittyla #70 (FIN)
Standby: Tobias Bjork #25 (SWE), Njaal Sostumoen #58 (NOR)

 

Finland vs. Great Britain – 2:20 PM ET

Referees: TBD
Linespersons: TBD
Standby: TBD

 

Sweden vs. Italy – 2:20 PM ET

Referees: TBD
Linespersons: TBD
Standby: TBD

 


 

The officials for the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship:

IIHF Selects Officials for 2026 Men’s World Championship