NIHOA's origin dates back to 1933. NIHOA was formally organized in 1955. NIHOA was established by officials for the betterment of ice hockey officials and the game of ice hockey. This site serves as a resource to both present and future members. Feel free to check out the different sections. For those thinking of becoming members of the ever growing NIHOA family, you will find applications for individual members and entire chapters in the Contact NIHOA section of this site.

Friday, July 30, 2010 12:32 PM

---

Jul 28, 2010 -
ECAC TO HOLD ICE HOCKEY OFFICIATING TRYOUTS
Cape Cod, Mass. – For the fifth consecutive year the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) will hold open tryouts for individuals interested in officiating intercollegiate men’s and women’s ice hockey.

Tryouts will be held:
- Saturday, August 14 @ ESL Centre, Rochester, NY - 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 22 @ New England Sports Center, Marlborough, Mass. - 10:00 a.m. to Noon.

Candidates will go through an on-ice skating session and will complete the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Ice Hockey Rules Exam. The cost for the tryout is $50 (payable by check or cash). Individuals must pre-register.

Questions regarding the tryouts can be sent to Michael Letzeisen, ECAC Director of Sport Administration (mletzeisen@ecac.org or 508-771-5060 ext. 236).

LINKS TO REGISTRATION PAGES:
- Saturday, August 14 in Rochester, New York:
http://www.ecac.org/officiating/ice/Forms/10_ny_registration

- Sunday, August 22 in Marlborough, MA:
http://www.ecac.org/officiating/ice/Forms/10_ne_registration

Jun 02, 2010 -
"YOU MAKE THE CALL"
For the weekly rules question go to "RULES" page and click on "ASK THE REFEREE". A new question will be placed each Monday, with the answer to the previous week's question provided. Good luck.

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER - To all NIHOA Members and Friends: Thanks for a great season! Enjoy the summer months and we look forward to your return next season.
BE SAFE AND BE WELL!