CIHRA Announcements

Icing and Off-sides are the fundamental calls of linesman. While the spirit and intent seems simple, there are subtle interpretations that can effect these "black and white" rules. Watch this episode to learn more about judgement and positioning, and how it takes true teamwork to "get it right"!

  MODERATOR Scott Zelkin  -  Manager, USAH Jr Officiating Development Program GUEST PANELISTS Erin Gnagni  -  Referee, IIHF & NCAA Steve McInchak  -  Referee, NCAA Sometimes we see them coming, and sometimes they arrive from out of nowhere. One thing is certain, every official must manage an Exploding Game from time to time. So what are the signs to look for? How can they be prevented? What tools can officials use to manage a game that jumps off the tracks? Watch this episode to learn more!  REGISTRATION FOR THIS EPISODE WILL OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Paul Carnathan Knows Both Sides of Communication Gap Between Coaches and Officials : A longtime official and now 10U coach, Carnathan has some insight on bridging that gap

CIHRA member reunion in St. Paul, MN on Tuesday night as the Minnesota Wild faced the Vegas Golden Nights with Tom Chmieleski wearing the bands. After the game Chmieleski invited Grant Hendrich, Dylan Krikke and Tyler Willie down to the Ref room to meet the officiating crew and talk about their season. Krikke and Willie are living in St. Paul working full time for USA Hockey in the Official Development Program, (ODP) while taking online classes from Metro State. Hendrich is working part time in the ODP while attending University of Minnesota.  Great to see Veterans like Chemo spending time mentoring and giving back to CIHRA up and coming Officials. Special thanks to Jon Shaw helping set this meeting up.