We would like to invite you to celebrate with the 2025-26 Officials of the Year and Distinguished Service Award Recipients at the NJSOA Official of the Year Awards Banquet on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. Metro NIHOA Chapter member and...
We regret to announce that long time NIHOA Metro member and former NIHOA Metro NY/NJ chapter president Dave Brown has passed away. Brownie started officiating hockey in the 1980’s and quickly rose through the ranks. In 1989 he became a member of the NIHOA Metro...
Congratulations to Carl and Emily Barling! They became the first Father/Daughter team to referee a NJ High School Cup Final. Both did a flawless job in working the Trinity Hall – Summit Game at Codey...
If a stand-alone (Velcro) Neck Laceration Guard (NLG) becomes dislodged or falls off during play, the player must immediately go to the bench. If a player continues to play without a NLG, a 2-minute minor penalty shall be issued. This clarification is provided to...
