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Referee Chris Rooney signals during a June 2026 Stanley Cup Final game. File photo. — Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

NEWSSep 17, 2026

Five New NHL Officials Will Split Time With the AHL

Three referees and two linespersons join the NHL on minor-league contracts for 2026-27, while Anthony Lapointe moves directly to a full-time role.