• 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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/.

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.

• Referee = $115
• Linesman = $80

• Referee = $95
• Linesman = $70

• 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.

• 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

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!

1. Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association (ECHA)
2. Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League (ESCHL)
3. Northeast Collegiate Hockey League (NECHL)

There will be many opportunities for our officials to work at this high level almost every weekend. If you were on the roster this past 2006-07 season, you are on the roster for this upcoming season. There is no need to tryout again. The ECHOA expects a full commitment to our assignments for the entire season from all officials.

For all new officials that are interested in officiating in the ECHOA: We will be conducting evaluations at the Atlantic District Level 4 Officiating Seminar in Lawrenceville, NJ. You must properly register to attend the seminar. Also, you must let either Mike or Shane know you will be attending the Level 4 seminar.

• Mike's email address: mcdevitt [at] echoa.org
• Shane's email address: shane [at] echoa.org

In addition, USA Hockey National Championships will be held here in the Atlantic District this season. So this is a great opportunity for officials. It's a win/win for everyone.

At this time, the Level 4 seminar is the only way try out for the ECHOA. Another tryout may be added in the future.

Level 4 Seminar and National Tournaments

The Level 4 Seminar will be held on Sunday, August 26th. It is important to note that the Atlantic District will be hosting National Tournaments at three Women’s levels, four Girls’ levels and four Youth levels this season. Thus, there will be a need for quality Level 4 officials in our District this year. You can be considered as a Linesman for Nationals if you are Level 3. However, if you want to be considered as a Referee at any of these National Tournaments you must be a Level 4 official.

District Officiating Seminar (DOS)

This year we are hosting a District Officiating Seminar. The DOS will be held Aug. 10 – 12 at the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ. USA Hockey is sending invitations with details to all completely-registered Level 3 and 4 officials in the Atlantic District. This program is a great way to improve your skills with on-ice and classroom instruction from national-level personnel and upper-level district personnel. If you are applying for Level 4, you will also need to attend the Level 4 Seminar. The DOS will serve as your 2007-08 USA Hockey Seminar if you are applying for Level 3.

A DOS is only held in each District every 3 or 4 years, so if you are interested do not hesitate to send in your application quickly. Acceptance is on a first-come-first served basis.

The duties of the District Officiating Evaluation Liaisons will be:

• To be the local contact for the Evaluation Program.
• To coordinate game evaluation requests with the on-ice officials.
• To help recruit local senior-level officials to become members of the District Evaluation Program.
• Report to the District Evaluation Coordinator and the District Referee-in-Chief.

The District Officiating Evaluation Liaisons and their areas of responsibility are as follows:

• Evaluation Liaison- North will be responsible for New Jersey: Dave Brown has accepted this position.
• Evaluation Liaison- South will be responsible for Pennsylvania and Delaware: Bill Maurer has accepted this position.

We want to thank Dave and Bill for volunteering for this position. Please give them your support during the coming season.

At the start of this season, I announced that Shane Hanlon had stepped down as the District Seminar Coordinator pending a work-related move out of the District. At that time, I appointed Carl Barling as the new District Seminar Coordinator and Marty Maglio to serve as the Assistant District Seminar Coordinator.

It is amazing what has happened in the ensuing months! The work-related move out of the District will now not happen for Shane. At the same time, Carl received an offer for a new job that was too good to pass up. As a result, his time is more restricted now because he has to travel for business.

As a result of these “real-life” changes, I am announcing the following realignment in the structure of our District Seminar Staff:

• Shane Hanlon will return to his original position as District Seminar Coordinator
• Carl Barling will serve as the Seminar Liaison for the northern part of our District
• Marty Maglio with serve as the Seminar Liaison for the southern part of our District

• Saturday, March 24, 2007 at Ice Works Skating Complex in Aston, PA, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday, March 25, 2007 at Bridgewater Sports Arena in Bridgewater, NJ, 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Registration for these seminars will be open on this site starting on March 1. Visit the Seminar Schedule page on AAHArefs for more information. Registration will be on a first-come first-served basis. Space is limited and these seminars often fill up quickly.

NOTE: These seminars are part of the 2006-07 season. This registration will expire on November 30, 2007. All officials will have to attend another seminar starting in August 2007 to register for the 2007-08 season.

Any questions should be addressed to: Tony Mariconda, Atlantic District Referee-in-Chief, via email at tonyrefx3 [at] aol.com.