Illinois Hockey Officials Association – Site for ice hockey officials in Illinois

U18 Tier I 22 Players Pilot

18U Tier I Roster Expansion USA Hockey Pilot began in the 2023-24 season

• The roster limit has increased to twenty-two (22) players, with no more than twenty (20) allowed to be skaters.
• Teams may dress up to twenty-two (22) players (including twenty (20) skaters).

U18 Tier I: 22 Players Pilot

NCAA Rules Updates

On June 6, 2024 - the NCAA announced several updates to various penalties

Please review the full list of changes before your next ACHA or NCAA game.

2024-25 NCAA Rule Book

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Outlined NCAA Rule Changes

NCAA & ACHA Rules: 2024 Updates

2/1 Officiating System

Select IL high school hockey games played this season & next will feature a test pilot program

These games will have two referees, each wearing their orange armbands, plus one linesperson

2/1 IL HS News Article

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2/1 Training Material

2/1 Officiating System: Pilot

Neck Lacerations

As a reminder, neck laceration protection is mandatory for all players in USA Hockey's youth, girls, and junior classifications. This requirement is non-negotiable and should be familiar to everyone involved in the game. Officials under the age of 18 are also required to wear neck laceration protection while on the ice.

More Information from USAH

Neck Lacerations: USAH

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70 INSTRUCTORS

Volunteers across all 4 levels including supplemental online learning in the classroom, ice and zoom

1,560 OFFICALS

IHOA increased the body of officials here in IL by 13% or by adding 180 new officials from 2022-23 to 2023-24

2024-25 SEASON

We want you, to be apart of our dedicated body of officials that are eager to continue to grow the game we all love.
Please check back in June 2024 for details!