It’s great to know the officials’ names. It’s even better to pronounce them correctly. Here’s our updated pronunciation guide for the 2026-27 NHL officials: ...

The Capitals’ Andrew Cristall picked up a five-minute major and an automatic game misconduct for cross-checking Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald in the face.

Saying Goodbye to the NHL’s 2026 Retirees: Chris Lee, Steve Kozari, Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik, and Bryan Pancich ...

The Western Hockey League (WHL) has introduced three rule changes for the upcoming 2026-27 season. The league advised that these changes are “being implemented in the interest of enhancing the fan ...

The NHL has promoted four officials – two referees and two linespersons – and hired six new officials to join the league’s officiating roster for the 2026-27 season. Halkidis, 32, has been working in ...

ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski recently polled NHL players to find out what changes they’d make to the rulebook. Here’s our thoughts on their suggestions ...

The NHL made a bunch of minor modifications to last year’s rules. This year? Not so much. Only one rule has changed for the 2026-27 ...

The Ontario Hockey League has announced its officiating team for the 2026-27 season. This year’s crew is made up of 108 officials including 40 referees and 68 linespersons. The OHL welcomes 15 new ...

The AHL has selected the officials working the 2026 Calder Cup Final. Here are the referees and linespersons for Chicago Wolves vs. Toronto Marlies.

There have been quite a few rule changes over the years, some more memorable than others. Remember two-line passes? The skate-in-the-crease? No delayed offside? Penalty shots from a specific circle on ...