
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

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.
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NCAA & ACHA Rules: 2024 Updates

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
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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.
Neck Lacerations: USAH

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

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


As part of this program IHOA officials get to meet with the NHL on-ice officials before the game, skate pre-game hot laps, and join them at center ice for the National Anthem(s).

Chris Zouras and Constantine Zouras

Ian Karas and Tobin Straley