The 2018-2019 NHL season is right around the corner and our roster of 34 full-time referees and 34 full-time linesmen, along with our minor league officials are ready to go for another great year.

Last year we saw 4 NHL officials retire from the ice. Referees Tom Kowal and Dave Jackson, as well as Linesmen Mark Wheler and Shane Heyer. These gentlemen will surely be missed on the ice and we wish them the best in retirement. 

The National Hockey League has filled those vacant spots with 4 of our Minor League officials. Referees Pierre Lambert and Chris Schlenker, and Linesmen Libor Suchanek and Travis Gawryletz have been promoted to full-time NHL status.

REFEREES

Pierre Lambert - NHL #37
Hometown: St-Hubert, QC
First NHL Game: November 17, 2016 - Tampa @ Buffalo

Chris Schlenker - NHL #3
Hometown: Medicine Hat, AB
First NHL Game: October 24, 2016 - Philadelphia @ Montreal

LINESMEN

Libor Suchanek - NHL #60
Hometown: Stod, Czech Republic
First NHL Game: November 16, 2017 - Carolina @ NY Islanders

Travis Gawryletz - NHL #67
Hometown: Trail, BC
First NHL Game: November 8, 2017 - Tampa @ San Jose

The NHLOA would like to congratulate Pierre, Chris, Libor, and Travis on their promotions!
Have a great season gentlemen.