Tony Mariconda wrote, "Congratulations to three of our top Atlantic District officials on their selection to work Medal Round games at 2008 IIHF World Championships:"

• Megan Hishmeh worked as a Linesman in the Bronze Medal Game at the Women's World Championships in Harbin, China.
• Dave Brown worked as a Linesman in the Gold Medal Game at the U18 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
• Bob Ritchie worked as a Referee in the Gold Medal Game at the U18 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.

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Tony Mariconda wrote: "I am sorry to report the passing of John Maglio, father of Marty Maglio. See details below:"

Maglio, John L.

On April 13, 2008 of Venice, FL. Husband of Eleanore B. Maglio (nee Piciulo); father of Michael J. Maglio (Linda) and Martin J. Maglio; brother of Anthony Maglio; grandfather of Lindsey and Tara Maglio; also survived by a nephew and nieces.

Visitation 7-9 Thursday and 8:30-9:15 A.M. Friday at WHITE-LUTTRELL FUNERAL HOME, 311 N. Swarthmore Ave.- Ridley Park, PA. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. Friday at the Church of St. Madeline, Penn and Morton Ave. Ridley Park. Burial SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.

Memorial Gifts may be sent to the Jefferson Foundation, ICU Unit, 925 Chestnut St., Suite 110, Phila. PA. 19107.

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Plans for our added USA Hockey Officiating Seminars are now set. Here are the details.

Eligibility

Brand new entry-level officials. Also for officials who were previously registered but have not yet attended a Seminar for the 2007-08 season.

Officiating Levels

1 and 2 only.

Officials who have already attended a Level 1 Seminar for the 2007-08 season are not eligible to attend this seminar and move to Level 2.

Dates, times, locations:

• Saturday - March 29th - Bridgewater Sports Arena - Bridgewater, NJ - 8 am to 4 pm.
• Sunday - March 30th - Ice Works Skating ComplexIce Works Skating Complex - Aston, PA - 9 am to 5 pm.

Registration will open online at AAHArefs.org on March 4th and will be on a first-come-first-served basis.

Officials may register for only ONE of these Seminars. Duplicate registrations will result in the name being removed from both lists. Officials MUST make the commitment to participate for the entire day.

Notes

Everyone must bring the following:

• Hockey skates (NOT goalie skates or figure skates)
• Hockey helmet
• Suitable clothing to go on the ice (do not need a referee uniform)
• Check (NO cash) for $25 payable to "AAHA" to cover the Atlantic District Referee Registration Fee
• Pad and pen to take notes

Lunch is on your own

All officials must register separately with the USA Hockey Officiating Program (even if you are already registered as a player and/or coach) - details to be provided at the Seminar. It is probably not a good idea to register with USAH until you are certain that you are attending a Seminar.

These Seminars are for the 2007-08 season only - your registration will expire after Nov. 30, 2008. Just like all other officials in the country, you will then have to re-register and attend a new Seminar for the 2008-09 season. Those Seminars usually run from mid-August to early October in our District.

In some areas, it is sometimes difficult to obtain game assignments during the summer since there are often fewer entry-level games. However, you would also be eligible to obtain game assignments once league play begins again around Labor Day.

Questions

Contact Tony Mariconda at tonyrefx3 [at] aol.com

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The Atlantic District Officiating Program has lost a veteran official. Joe Nardone suddenly passed away a few days before Christmas. Joe officiated hundreds of USA Hockey games in the Central New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania area at many different levels. His loss is certainly a blow to officiating at the grassroots in his area.

Joe is survived by his stepdaughter Kristin Geno.

Joe's death was not well publicized within the officiating community. We hope that this message reaches officials who worked with him over the years. It is still possible to leave a note in Joe's memory on Legacy.com.

Posted by Dave Aiello at 10:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Last week, the NHL Officials Association Website reported that Leo Boylan is the 2007-2008 recipient of the Michael Condon Memorial Award from the American Hockey League. Leo is a Level 4 official from Chalfont, PA who has been a linesman in the AHL for 12 seasons.

According to the article:

Since 2002, the American Hockey League has presented the Mike Condon Award to an on-ice official for their outstanding service to the League.

This year the AHL selected Leo Boylan... to receive the award. AHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jim Mill had this to say, "We felt Leo is a more than deserving receipient. He exemplifies all of the qualities the award represents - service to the league, longevity and on ice performance." Jim Doyle, Marty Demers, Dan Murphy, Matt Dunne and Luke Galvin are the past winners of the award.

Leo had a close relationship with Mike and for him to be honored with this award it is quite special. Mike was a mentor to Leo, helping him out along the way as he rose in the officiating ranks. "For me to win this award means a lot", said Leo. "To be included in this group of officials, with all their accomplishments and to have Mike's name on the award is very humbling. Mike helped open a lot of doors for me and I am truly honored to be recognized with this...."

{Leo} will receive the award in January, before an AHL game at the {Wachovia} Spectrum....

An article on theAHL.com about league award winners for 2007-2008 says, "The Michael Condon Memorial Award was created in 2002 following the sudden passing of veteran linesman Mike Condon."

On behalf on the Atlantic District Officiating Program, congratulations to Leo on being selected for this very prestigious award.

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Tony Mariconda wrote, "We are sad to report that Bob Congalton's mother Janet passed away on Wednesday. The funeral arrangements are:"

Blackley Funeral Home
809 Broad Avenue
Ridgefield, NJ
(201) 945-5032

Visitation Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
Saturday, 9 am, Service at 10 am.

Funeral procession following the service at 10 am to George Washington Memorial Cemetery in Paramus.

If anyone needs directions to the funeral home, you can go to their website: http://www.blackleyfuneralhome.com/.

Posted by Dave Aiello at 10:26 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tony Mariconda received the following announcement of a job opening in the Officiating Education Program Department at USA Hockey in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Please note that the deadline for applications for this job is November 1, 2007:

Job Description

• Job Title: Coordinator, Officiating Education Program Department: Hockey Operations –Officiating Program
• Reports To: Director, Officiating Education Program

Basic Function: Development and implementation of officiating education initiatives, supervise officials and instruct at officiating seminars, assist Director of Officiating and Coordinator of Officials registrations with day-to-day operations.

Continue reading "USA Hockey Seeking New Staff Member in Officiating Education Program Department" »

Posted by Dave Aiello at 10:38 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

• AJHL = Atlantic Junior Hockey League (Junior A)
• Referee = $115
• Linesman = $80
• Met League = Metropolitan Junior Hockey League (Junior B)
• Referee = $95
• Linesman = $70
• Junior C Leagues
• Referee = $75
• Linesman = $50

• AYHL = Atlantic Youth Hockey League (Tier I)
• Midget
• Referee = $70
• Linesman = $53
• Bantam, Referee = $57
• Peewee, Referee = $40
• Squirt, Referee = $30
• DVHL = Delaware Valley Hockey League (Tier II)
• Midget, Referee = $60
• Bantam, Referee = $50
• Peewee, Referee = $35
• Squirt, Referee = $27
• Mite, Referee = $22
• NJYHL = New Jersey Youth Hockey League (Tier II)
• Midget, Referee = $63
• Bantam, Referee = $53
• Peewee, Referee = $38
• Squirt, Referee = $28
• Mite, Referee = $23
• MAWHA = Mid-Atlantic Women's Hockey Association
• Adult, Referee = $50
• 19U, Referee = $50
• 19U - Blue, Referee = $40
• 16U, Referee = $50
• 14U, Referee = $40
• 12U, Referee = $35
• 10U, Referee = $25

Revised September 14, 2007.

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Many officials have requested contact information for assignors for the youth hockey programs in the Atlantic District. These assignor lists are provided to us by the Atlantic District member leagues:

• Atlantic Youth Hockey League
• Atlantic Junior Hockey League / Metropolitan Junior Hockey League
• New Jersey Youth Hockey League
• Delaware Valley Hockey League and Pennsylvania High Schools

Continue reading "Officiating Assignors for Youth and Junior Hockey Programs in the Atlantic District" »

Posted by Dave Aiello at 12:45 PM | Permalink

Ryan Honig, Atlantic Youth Hockey League Referee-in-Chief, asked us to pass the following message along to all member of the Atlantic District Officiating Program:

The Atlantic Youth Hockey League has decided to implement an Overtime Procedure for all Tier I Midget AAA 18U & 16U games only effective immediately.

The following rule was issued by the League:

Midget Divisions: In all Midget AYHL League Games that end in a tie after regulation time ends, the teams shall play a four (4) on four (4) Sudden-Death Five (5) Minute Overtime Period. There must be at least 10 minutes remaining in the ice slot. Both teams will be credited with 1 point each for the tie. The team scoring in Overtime will be credited with a “Bonus Point."

Notes:

• Overtime occurs with time permitting in the ice slot. There must be at least 10 minutes left in the ice slot.
• Teams do not change ends.
• No ice cut.
• Timeout permitted during overtime period provided it was not used in regulation time.
• If the Sudden Death Overtime period does not produce a winner the game remains tied.
• If a team receives a penalty in Overtime, the teams will play 4 on 3. If the same team is assessed a second penalty before the first one expires, then the penalties will “stack".

This is not a discretionary rule. If the game is tied and at least 10 minutes remain in the ice slot, then the Overtime must be played.

Please make note of this addition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via email at ayhlric [at] yahoo.com.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

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