USHL Names Grandt Director of Officials
The United States Hockey League has tapped former NHL linesman John Grandt to be the league’s Director of Officials.
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Month: September 2023
Benches Clear in Stick-Swinging Brawl at Toronto Rec League Game
A brutal sting-swinging brawl erupted during a men’s recreational league game in Toronto.
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Bruins’ Brad Marchand: Friend of the Refs?
Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand, called ‘respectful’ by former ref, sticks up for officials in comments to Boston Hockey Now
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Germany’s DEL Kicks Off New Season with New Rules
Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) has kicked off their new season with a handful of rule changes – incldung one to the puck-over-glass rule
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NHL Officials Head Down Under for Global Series
Referees Kevin Pollock and Ghislain Hebert are headed to Australia along with linespersons Matt MacPherson and Bevan Mills for the 2023 NHL Global Series
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NHL Rule Book Updated for 2023-24 Season
The NHL Rule Book is hot off the press with some minor updates for the 2023-24 season. Here’s the rundown on the changes:
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Scouting the Refs Podcast #173 New Rules, New Refs
New NHL refs, new NHL rules, officiating promotions & departures, an OHL suspension, and Hockey Canada’s Dan Hanoomansingh joins to discuss the Officiating Coaching Program
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NHL Adds Five New Officials for 2023-24 Season
Meet the new guys! The NHL has hired five officials for the 2023-24 season: referees Riley Brace, Graedy Hamilton, Stephen Hiff, and Michael Sullivan, and linesman Brandon Grillo.
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NHL Promotes Officials Sandlak, Schrader, Kelly to Full-Time
The NHL has promoted referees Carter Sandlak and Brandon Schrader, along with linesman Dan Kelly, to full-time officials within the league.
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NHL Referee Ian Walsh Retires Due to Injury
Long-time National Hockey League referee Ian Walsh has retired due to injury following the 2022-23 NHL season.
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