The referees.
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ultimately, the players are the only ones who can control their own actions. but rule wise, the referees, and linesman control and over see hockey games. oh, and the Bruins are pretty in control right now too.
If it's officiating its the umpire. But if you're talking about the players, usually it's the pitcher and catcher. They're usually called the battery of the team. They control the pace of the game,defensive-wise