Rooney, McCauley Take the Mic: Refs Open 2026-27 With Speeches
Chris Rooney and Wes McCauley each addressed the teams before Tuesday’s season-opening faceoffs, continuing the senior officials’ opening-night speech tradition
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Month: September 2026
Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 9/30/26
Today’s NHL Referees and Linespersons for tonight’s 3 games: Penguins/Flyers, Isles/Leafs, and Kings/Avs. Wednesday’s National Hockey League officials for September 30, 2026:
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Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 9/29/26
The NHL Referees and Linespersons for Opening Night of the 2026-27 NHL season. Tonight’s officials for September 29, 2026:
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Injury Report: Six NHL Officials Who Missed the 2026 Preseason
After a busy preseason, most of the NHL officials are ready to go. A few, though, remain sidelined for the start of the season.
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No Tuck, No Tilt: NHL Drops New Uniform Guideline Video
The NHL sent all 32 teams a video outlining this season’s uniform enforcement push – including the controversial jersey tuck penalty. Watch it here.
Read MoreNCHC Honors Biondich with Rudolph Officiating Award
NCHC referee Nick Biondich has been named the recipient of the conference’s 2025-26 Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award
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NHL Referee Garrett Rank Starts the Season on the Links
The NHL season opens September 29, but referee Garrett Rank (#7) is spending the first days of it on the golf course.
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Rule Rewind: 70 Years Ago, NHL Allows Forward Passes
Ninety-seven years ago today, the NHL revolutionized hockey by changing the rulebook to legalize forward passes in all three zones.
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Suspended Start: McAvoy, Grieg, and Hellebuyck Sit for Opening Night
Three NHL players will open 2026-27 on the sidelines, already suspended before the start of the regular season: Charlie McAvoy, Ridly Grieg, and Connor Hellebuyck
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Canadiens’ Matheson Fined $5000 for Sucker-Punch
The NHL has fined Montreal Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson $5,000 for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig during Saturday’s game in Montreal.
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