It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Tony Mariconda, the Atlantic District Referee-in-Chief. Tony passed away Friday, September 2nd after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 67 years old.

Harvey Cohen announces the discontinuation of the formal STRIPES Newsletter. 

USA Hockey Referee Mark Lemelin is one of four officials hired by the National Hockey League this summer.

The Ask the Official feature at the USAHockey.com Officiating page is now open for the 2011-12 Season. Please feel free to submit your playing rule related questions.

The 2011-12 Season is quickly approaching which means all USA Hockey Officials must renew their membership to continue working USA Hockey games (2010-11 Membership expires on November 30th, 2011). While some changes may have been made to the Seminar process in your local area, the remaining policies and procedures of registration will remain unchanged this season.

Please click the following link to review the 2011-12 Registration Policies:
http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=OF_05&id=305620

2011-12 Registration begins August 1, 2011!!!

National Referee-in-Chief Dave LaBuda continues his dialogue regarding the evolution of the USA Hockey Playing Rules, and announces a major advancement with the Officiating Program publication.

The new  2011-13  USA Hockey Rulebook and Playing Rules Casebook are are now available online at the Publications section of the Officials page at USAHockey.com. Each document is downloadable in .PDF format. Hard copies of the Playing Rules & Casebook will be shipped to each USA Hockey Official following their 2011-12 Membership Registration with USA Hockey (begining online on August 1).

The most frequently missed questions on the Open Book and Closed Book examinations have been posted here.

The Officials Wearhouse is proud to offer Officiating Program clothing and accessories. From golf shirts to hooded sweatshirts, the Officials Wearhouse offers many different ways to wear the USA Hockey Officiating Program colors with pride.

Click to enter The Officials Wearhouse

Phil Parks gives a description of the Instructor Training Program's annual contribution to the development of officials.

Max Battimo (ECHL, WCHA, and Professional Actor) gives advice on how to build rapport and respect among players, and using your voice to handle emotional situations.

So when popular and respected official Jim Earl and his family received some difficult news recently, the Durango hockey community was quick to come to the Earl family’s aid.

National Referee-in-Chief Dave LaBuda reflects on the evolution of the game of ice hockey and it's playing rules.

Twenty-two Americans will serve as referees or linesmen at International Ice Hockey Federation World Championships in 2012, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

An old friend in the officiating fraternity offers Steve Emery (Port Huron, MI) the opportunity to work a hockey tournament in a very unique part of the world.  

There has been a lot of discussion regarding the new rule change to Rule 615 in regards to Fighting and removal of the helmet. This memorandum serves to clarify any misconceptions and misinterpretations our 26,000 USA Hockey Officials may have.

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Hard work and dedication pay off for an official in New Jersey.

In the waning months of 1945, a generation of young men who had come of age during World War II found themselves faced with rebuilding their lives as civilians. It also found the sport of hockey adapting to a changing landscape of talent and potential players.

USAHockey.com offers the quickest way to check your Officiating Registration Status, and replaces the automated telephone service. Click "more" to see how this feature works.

The USA Hockey Officiating Program is happy to announce the release of the online Evaluation Program software.