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- What is a hockey referee called?
- How many referees are in a hockey game?
- How much do USA Hockey refs get paid?
- How much do NHL hockey refs make?
What is a hockey referee called?
There are two categories of officials, on-ice officials, who are the referees and linesmen that enforce the rules during gameplay, and off-ice officials, who have an administrative role rather than an enforcement role.
How many referees are in a hockey game?
On-ice officials are present on the ice during the game, and traditionally wear a shirt with black and white vertical stripes. The National Hockey League (NHL) currently employs four on-ice officials in each game—two referees and two linesmen. Referees are identified by their red or orange armbands.
How much do USA Hockey refs get paid?
The typical USA Hockey Referee salary is $29 per hour. Referee salaries at USA Hockey can range from $4 - $54 per hour. This estimate is based upon 7 USA Hockey Referee salary report(s) provided by employees or estimated based upon statistical methods.
How much do NHL hockey refs make?
According to estimates, NHL referees earn between $165,000 and $360,000 per year, while linesmen make $110,000 to $235,000. While that's a good chunk of change, NHL officials still make way less than the players they oversee.
