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Be the Referee: Hockey Officials
By
Paige Winne
MHSAA Marketing & Social Media Coordinator
March 5, 2024
Be The Referee is a series of short messages designed to help educate people on the rules of different sports, to help them better understand the art of officiating, and to recruit officials.
Below is this week's segment – Hockey Officials - Listen
Throughout the high school hockey season, you are used to seeing three officials on the ice. But starting in the Quarterfinal round, four officials are used. The four-person system utilizes two referees and two linesmen. And that’s used for quarters, semis and the Finals.
This system allows for more coverage. The two referees can concentrate on penalties and other rules. The two linesmen's primary duties are offsides and icing.
The move to four officials allows for more consistent coverage of the fastest game in the MHSAA. And like we do in other sports, the best officials are chosen for the final rounds.
Previous Editions
Feb. 27: Less Than 5 - Listen
Feb. 20: Air Ball - Listen
Feb. 13: Hockey Penalties - Listen
Jan. 30: Wrestling Tiebreakers - Listen
Jan. 23: Wrestling Technology - Listen
Jan. 9: 3 Seconds - Listen
Dec. 19: Unsuspecting Hockey Hits - Listen
Dec. 12: No More One-And-Ones - Listen
Nov. 21: Football Finals Replay - Listen
Nov. 14: Volleyball Unplayable Areas - Listen
Nov. 7: Pass/Kick Off Crossbar - Listen
Oct. 31: Cross Country Interference - Listen
Oct. 24: Soccer Overtime - Listen
Oct. 17: Tennis Spin - Listen
Oct. 10: Blocked Kick - Listen
Oct. 3: Volleyball Double & Lift - Listen
Sept. 26: Registration Process - Listen
Sept. 20: Animal Interference - Listen
Sept. 13: Feet Rule on Soccer Throw-In - Listen
Sept. 6: Volleyball Jewelry - Listen
Aug. 30: Football Rules Similarities - Listen
Aug. 23: Football Rules Differences - Listen
State Champs! Michigan: Hockey Time Episode 7
January 25, 2023
Join Jonathon Kidd and Sean Baligian for another of State Champs! Hockey Time.
0:47- Detroit Catholic Central at Brother Rice Recap
1:27 - Brother Rice at Trenton Recap
1:54 - Lakeland at Powers Recap
2:31 - Traverse City West vs. Traverse City Central Recap
3:06 - Brighton at Hartland Recap
3:48 - Allen Park at Riverview Gabriel Richard Recap
4:28 - Riverview Gabriel Richard Peanut Butter & Jelly Breakdown
6:58 - Warrior Player of the Year Update
8:20 - Jordan Steger - Byron Center - Coaches Corner
11:36 - DAC Athlete of the Year Promo
12:52 - Warrior Hockey Wall Award Update
14:40 - Clarkston at Flint Powers Preview
15:06 - Detroit Catholic Central at Trenton Preview
16:08 - Marquette at Hartland Preview
16:53 - Marquette vs. Lakeland Preview
17:14 - Detroit Country Day at Brighton Preview
17:43 - Flint Powers at OLSM Preview
18:14 - Marquette at Brighton Preview
18:46 - Public High School Hockey Showcase Preview