Caps’ Cristall Ejected for Cross-Check to Face, Fined $2,250
The Capitals’ Andrew Cristall picked up a five-minute major and an automatic game misconduct for cross-checking Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald in the face.
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NHLers: If I Could Change One Rule…
ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski recently polled NHL players to find out what changes they’d make to the rulebook. Some of our favorite suggestions – with commentary – are below.
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NHL Retirements: Five Officials Hang Up Their Whistles
Five Officials, 8,100 Games: Saying Goodbye to the NHL’s 2026 Retirees: Chris Lee, Steve Kozari, Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik, and Bryan Pancich
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NHL Promotes Four, Hires Six New Officials for 2026-27
The NHL has promoted four officials – two referees and two linespersons – and hired six new officials to join the league’s officiating roster for the 2026-27 season.
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OHL Officials Announced for 2026-27 Season
The Ontario Hockey League has announced its officiating team for the 2026-27 season.
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WHL Rule Changes for 2026-27
The Western Hockey League (WHL) has introduced three rule changes for the upcoming 2026-27 season – one of which fans are hoping to see in the NHL
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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:
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Today’s ECHL Playoff Referees and Linespersons – 6/15/26
The ECHL Kelly Cup Playoff referees and linespersons for Game 6 of Everblades vs. Mavericks in the Kelly Cup Final. Tonight’s ECHL officials for June 15, 2026:
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Today’s NHL Playoff Referees and Linespersons – 6/14/26
Tonight’s stripes are are back for Game 6 after working Games 2 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The NHL referees and linespersons for Vegas Golden Knights vs. Carolina Hurricanes – June 14, 2026:
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