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Jan 28, 2024 · Officials are essential to the game of hockey. The Hockey Canada officiating program ensures the game has skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated referees and linesmen to administer the rules of the game.
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Interested in becoming an on-ice official? Here is what you...
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Interested in becoming an on-ice official? Here is what you need to get your officiating career started. The Hockey Canada Officiating Program (HCOP) offers the opportunity for participants of all ages to be involved in the game beyond playing.
Officials are required to attend a classroom or virtual classroom session and an on-ice session. Officials will need the basic equipment of helmet (preferably black) with a visor, finger whistle, black pants, skates, official jersey (maybe be provided by local MHA) with Hockey Canada and Hockey Saskatchewan crests.
1.1. End-zone Positioning. The fundamentals of end-zone positioning involve moving within the end zone to get the best possible sight lines on players and the puck. Benefits of this system for the referee: A better overall view of the play. Improved view of the goal and goal line.
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Download the official Hockey Canada rule book and case book for referees, players, coaches, and fans.
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Dec 31, 2023 · Age ranges and names for levels of minor hockey. Find out when your child can begin playing minor hockey. Learn about age-appropriate development as players advance to successive age divisions. Hockey Canada and its 13 members have ratified age division names changes for all levels of minor hockey. The changes create a simpler and more ...
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About the OJHL – “League of Choice”. The Ontario Junior Hockey League is the largest Junior ‘A’ league operating under the auspices of the Canadian Junior Hockey League with 22 member clubs.