Bill "The Big Whistle" Chadwick, the first U.S.-born official in NHL history who was later a popular broadcaster for the New York Rangers, died Saturday. He was 94.

Brad Timmons has the U.S. Women’s National Team to partially thank for his decision to add “referee” to his adult hockey resume.

USA Hockey today announced the International Ice Hockey Federation has appointed 29 officials from USA Hockey's officiating program for IIHF--sanctioned events this season.

Hockey is alive and well in central Utah with boosters of the sport like longtime official Bob Shegrud leading the way. Shegrud lives in Viewmont, Utah, near Salt Lake City.

A few of this year's development camp participants have taken the time to help give future campers an idea about what to expect! They share their impressions and experiences on what it takes to have a successful week.

Officials at all level of the sport know the daily grind as well as the pressure of a playoff game. The top American officials are no different and took some time at the end of the 2007-08 season to share their stories as well as their tips on how to call the big games.

In addition to keeping up with his studies and his left-wing duties for the Lawrence Academy boys’ team, Greg Twogood is a budding official who currently works one or two games a week.

Patrick Britt has been named coordinator of officiating education for USA Hockey it was announced today.

Currently settled in Germany to work the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), American Rick Looker remembers his early officiating days in Thief River Falls, Minn., fondly.

Johnathan Morrison had an early exposure to officiating through his father and uncle and has been able to turn that passion into a career and an opportunity to mentor young officials.

Stacey Livingston has moved beyond the controversy of the 2002 Olympics gold medal game to become a officiating mentor and coach to up-and-coming young female officials.

Janine Martinez of Livonia, Mich., wanted to have as many games at the  Michigan District girls hockey championships officiated by at least one female referee. For the most part, she got her wish.

Dieter Kies began officiating while his sons were players and is now a 16-year veteran official. His sons Kevin and Jason have followed him into officiating as well.