How many referees are in the NHL?

Answer 1

Field Hockey

A standard game will have 2 umpires, one on each side of the field and controlling a circle each. A reserve umpire may also wait on the sideline, in case one of the otehrs is injured. Summer hockey also often uses one umpire only, as it is commonly played on a half field with smaller teams.

Ice Hockey

• The three-official system uses one referee and two linesmen. This is the most common officiating system. The NHL previously used this system until changing to the four-official system.
• The four-official system adds a second referee for a total of two referees and two linesmen. This system is used in the NHL and other high-levels.
• In the two-official system, each official acts as both referee and linesman-each has the responsibility to call both penalties and blue and red line violations. In this system, neither official wears red or orange armbands. This is used at lower levels of youth hockey and in most adult recreational leagues.
• In the 2-1 system, there are two referees and one linesman. There are a variety of ways to divide the responsibilities between the referees and linesmen. Typically, the back referee is responsible to make the initial call at the blue line when the puck first enters the zone, and after that the linesman takes over.
• The 1-1 system (sometimes called Texas two-man) uses one referee and one linesman. Often, this is an informal system used when one of the officials does not show up for a game scheduled to use the three-official system. The referee in this system must also make the occasional line call.
• The one-man system used in non-competitive leagues. The referee makes all calls, though with less accuracy than in other systems.

Answer 2

During game play the are four (4) officials on the ice: Two (2) referees and two (2) linesman.

For complete listing of the exact number of officials (referees & linsemen) and their names please visit: www.NHLofficials.com.

Answer 3

There are 2 referees and 2 linesman in an NHL game.

Answer 4

2 refs, 2 linesman

Answer 5

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