Officials

A goal judge is an off-ice official who determines if the puck crosses the goal line, signaling goals with a red light and supporting referees in close hockey plays.

Linesmen enforce offsides, icing, and faceoff rules in hockey, supporting referees and maintaining game flow through precise positioning and quick decisions.

Officials' authority grants referees power to enforce rules, manage the game, and make final decisions, ensuring hockey is fair, controlled, and competitive.

The officiating crease is a protected semi-circular area on the ice where referees manage reviews and decisions without interference, ensuring order and clarity during stoppages.

Officiating signals are standardized hand gestures used by hockey referees to communicate calls and penalties clearly and consistently, ensuring everyone understands the game's flow despite noise and fast action.

Referees enforce rules, assess penalties, manage game flow, and ensure fair play on the ice. Their role requires judgment, positioning, communication, and emotional intelligence to keep hockey games fair and smooth.

Scorekeepers record all official hockey game statistics, ensuring accuracy in goals, assists, penalties, and time. Their precise work supports league records and maintains game integrity.

Timekeepers manage the game clock, penalties, and official scoring, ensuring precise timing that controls the flow and fairness of hockey games from the penalty box or scorer's table.

Video review officials use multiple camera angles and slow motion to help referees make accurate decisions on critical hockey plays, ensuring fairness and precision in the game.