Category: News

ECHL Names 2026 Kelly Cup Finals Officials

by scoutingtherefs | Jun 5, 2026 | ECHL, News | 0

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

by scoutingtherefs | Jun 4, 2026 | Features, News, NHL | 0

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

by scoutingtherefs | Jun 2, 2026 | News, QMJHL | 0

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

by scoutingtherefs | May 30, 2026 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL | 0

The Carolina Hurricanes’ opening goal in Game 5 stood up to a Coach’s Challenge for goaltender interference from the Montreal Canadiens.

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Three Stomps and You’re Out!

by scoutingtherefs | May 30, 2026 | News, Podcast | 0

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.

IIHF Ref Calls Out Matthew Tkachuk for Diving at World Championship

by scoutingtherefs | May 30, 2026 | IIHF, News | 0

A referee at the IIHF World Championship called out Team USA forward Matthew Tkachuk for a dive during Thursday’s game against Team Canada.

Chicoutimi’s Tourigny Suspended for Skate Stomp at Memorial Cup

by scoutingtherefs | May 27, 2026 | Canadian Hockey League (CHL), News, OHL, QMJHL, WHL | 0

Chicoutimi Saguenéens’ Jordan Tourigny has been suspended for the rest of the Memorial Cup for stomping on the leg of the Kitchener Rangers’ Christian Humpreys.

CHL Announces 2026 Memorial Cup Officiating Team

by scoutingtherefs | May 23, 2026 | Canadian Hockey League (CHL), News, OHL, QMJHL, WHL | 0

The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) has announced the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL officials selected to work the 2026 Memorial Cup in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Today’s USHL Referees and Linespersons – 5/23/26

by scoutingtherefs | May 23, 2026 | News, Tonight's Officials USHL | 0

The USHL Clark Cup Playoff Referees and Linespersons for Saturday’s Game 4 between the Sioux City Stampede and the Muskegon Lumberjacks:

Today’s USHL Referees and Linespersons – 5/22/26

by scoutingtherefs | May 22, 2026 | News, Tonight's Officials USHL | 0

The USHL Clark Cup Playoff Referees and Linespersons for Friday’s Game 3 between the Sioux City Stampede and the Muskegon Lumberjacks:

ECHL Names 2026 Kelly Cup Conference Finals Playoff Officials

by scoutingtherefs | May 22, 2026 | ECHL, News | 0

The ECHL has named the officials advancing to the Conference Finals of the 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Here are the 10 referees and 10 linespersons moving on to Round 3: