HOW TO GET STARTED

Interested in officiating? Ever wonder how to get started? The Hockey Canada officiating program is for anyone interested in officiating the great game of hockey, from beginners to seasoned veterans. There are six levels in the program, from those looking to get started to the top tier of officials. » more

RULE EMPHASIS

The 2008-09 Rules Emphasis has been approved by the Hockey Canada Board of Directors, and mandates that all Hockey Canada participants adhere to these guidelines. Hockey Canada’s mission is clear: the game will be enhanced through the application of the standard of enforcement and rules emphasis. » more

STANDARD OF PLAY

One of the best ways to understand what the official looks for when making the call is to look closely at certain cues within the player’s actions. You could say that the initial action a player takes allows the official to anticipate the infractions because in most cases it is inevitable. What then? » more