Get some experience in hockey, whatever type it is.
For most, this means either playing or officiating; coaching and managing are often just as involved in the sport organization side of things, if not more.
After that, get involved: join your local hockey association committees, meet people who are involved as well, attend seminars and events dealing with hockey tourney's.
At some point, tournament organization committees or the governing body for tournaments in your area may invite people to apply for the position, so in this case, just put your name forward and let them know of your experience.
Other tournaments are directed by known officials, often multiple years in succession, and to qualify for these positions you often need experience in lower tournaments, which you can get by applying for and successfully leading them.
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