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Referee Training Video
Travis Smith AWHL circa 1999-2001
USHL Official 1998-2002
America West Hockey League referee jersey worn by Travis Smith. Crest on front. Sewn-in orange bands. Attached nameplate.
Tagging in collar and embroidered on hem. Made by CCM. Size 50.
Travis spent three plus seasons as a USHL official, beginning during the 1998-99 season. He would cap off his USHL
career with a 2002 All-Star/Prospect game selections and as a Clark Cup Finals referee.
Cody Clark
NAHL Official 2015-20
Worn for three seasons by NAHL linesman Cody Clark. USA Hockey Officials Development Program patch dated
2017-18 season. Attached tackle-twill nameplate. North American Junior Hockey League crest on front. Manufactured
by CCM. Size 46. Nameplates only in NAHL and NA3HL leagues.
Mark Shook USHL Linesman 1978-1986
Referee jersey worn by linesman Mark Shook. He was a local USHL Official for nine seasons starting in 1978.
This one is from his final season in 1986. Traditional USHL Crest (Maple leaf/Stars over Stripes) on front. Blank back.
Made by CCM.
1999-2000 USHL Season
1990-Present USA Hockey Official * 1992-2012 USHL Linesman * 2000-Present ACHA Official
Also worn for a few seasons prior to the 1999-00 season. This was the last season for the old style (Maple Leaf/Stars over
Stripes) USHL logo. Four inch USHL crest on right sleeve and round two inch logo above the two-color tt nameplate.
Officials Wearhouse sponsorship patch on left sleeve. This was worn by all officials for two-three seasons. Manufacturer
tagging in collar and embroidered on rear right hem. Made by CCM. Size 48.
2003-04 USHL Regular Season
Worn during the 03-04 season. Traditional USHL crest (stars/stripes). New oval shaped Tier 1 patch above attached two-
color tt nameplate. USHL 25th Season Anniversary patch on left sleeve. Tagging in collar and embroidered rear right
on hem. Made by CCM. Size 48.
2006-07 Mike McCreary BCA Jersey
USHL Official 2005-2008
2006 USHL All Star /Prospects Game Referee * 2007 USHL All Star /Prospects Game Referee
2008 USHL Clark Cup Finals Referee * 2008-Present Central Hockey League (CHL)
2006-07 Breast Cancer Awareness Auction. Worn by Referee Mike McCreary. This was the first season for these tribute jerseys
(Note: Date in ribbon) Rubberized/screened USHL crest and ribbon and attached tt nameplate. Snap-on Referee Bands.
Made by AK Sports. Size XL.
2006-07 USHL Season BCA Jersey
2006-07 Breast Cancer Awareness Auction. Ribbon is dated 2006-07. This was the first season for these tribute jerseys and
the only season that it was dated Rubberized/screened USHL crest and ribbon. Attached two-color tt nameplate.
Made by AK Sports. Size XL
2006-07 Brian Oliver BCA Jersey
USHL Official 2005-2009
2006-07 Breast Cancer Awareness Auction. Ribbon is dated 2006-07. This was the first season for these tribute jerseys.
Rubberized/screened USHL crest and ribbon. Attached two-color tt nameplate. Made by AK Sports. Size XL. Auto on creast.
2006-07 Brian Pancich BCA Jersey
USHL Official 2005-2008 * 2009-Present NHL Officials Association
2006-07 Breast Cancer Awareness Auction. This was the first season for these tribute jerseys. Rubberized/screened
USHL crest and ribbon. Attached two-color tt nameplate. Note: Date in ribbon. Made by AK Sports. Size XL. Bryan
would go on to join the NHL officials Association in 2009 where he remains a current NHL official. On January 1st,
2019 he worked the Winter Classic game played in Notre Dame Stadium between the Chicago BlackHawks and
the Boston Bruins.
Curtis Maroulli 2007-08 BCA Jersey
USHL Official 2007-2011
2009 USHL All Star /Prospects Game Referee * 2009 Clark Cup Finals Referee
2010 USHL All Star /Prospects Game Referee * 2010 Clark Cup Finals Referee
Worn during the 2007-08 USHL Season by Curtis Marouelli for the annual Breast Cancer Awareness game in Chicago.
Rubberized/screened USHL crest and (non-dated) ribbon, snap-on bands and attached nameplate (Note: Font different style).
Made by AK Sports. Size 2XL
Tim Mayer 2007-08 BCA
USHL Official 2006-2009
2008 Clark Cup Finals Referee * 2009 USHL All Star Game Referee * 2009 Clark Cup Finals Referee
2015 and 2016 IIHF World Championships referee
Worn during the 2007-08 USHL Season. Worn by Tim Mayer in Cedar Rapids annual Breast Cancer Awareness game.
Rubberized/screened USHL crest and (non-dated) ribbon, snap-on bands and attached nameplate. Made by AK Sports.
A three year veteran of the USHL, Tim worked the 2008 Clark Cup Finals and finished his USHL career in
2009 with an Official All-Star/Prospects game selection and again as a Clark Cup Finals referee. I worked
the lines with Mike Oliver during Tim’s very first USHL game as a referee in Sioux City on
November 3rd, 2006.
2007-08 USHL Season
USHL Official 1992-2011
1998-99 Play-off series first round * 1999-00 Play-off series first round * 2001-02 Thirty game season
2003 Last Game Sioux City Auditorium * 2003 First Game Tyson Event Center
Current style worn by USHL officials starting in 2002. Large league crest on left chest and ocal league crest above the
two-color tt nameplate. Manufacturer tagging in collar and on rear hem. Made by CCM. Size 46.
Bob Batcheller 2008-09 BCA
1st Annual “Pink in the Rink” October 17th, 2008 Tyson Event Center
Worn during the 2008-09 season on October 17th. Sioux City’s first Breast Cancer Awareness game. Tinted Pink ice and
pink players jerseys. Rubberized/screened USHL crest & non-dated ribbon and attached nameplate. Size 2X. Made by AK Sports.
Musketeers loose in OT to the Chicago Steel 3-2. Jon Shaw was my partner and JM McNulty was the boss. Hit in eye,
twice on one shot!!! May think about a visor.
Circa 2009-12 USHL Throwback Referee and Linesman Jerseys
These completely sub-laminated officials jerseys were used during several seasons for special occasions.
Officials wore this style jersey on special nights and then the jerseys would be auctioned at the completion of the game.
Sub-laminated number on back. Official USHL crest attached to the front chest.
2011-2012 USHL Season
1990-Present USA Hockey Official * 1992-2012 USHL Linesman * 2000-Present ACHA Official
Worn during the last few seasons befor my last in 2010-11. Standard pro-weight jersey. Traditional USHL crest sewn-on
left chest and new USHL secondary logo sewn-on right chest. Small sized secondary league logo above two-color tt
nameplate on back. Manufacturer tagging in collar and embroirdered on right rear hem. Made by CCM. Size 48
Cody Clark
USHL Official 2015-2020
USHL jersey worn by Cody Clark during his first three seasons. New USHL style crest introduced for the this season
on left chest. Small league crest also above the two-color tt numberplate. USA HockeDevelopement Program patch onright
sleeve, these were worn for several seasons by official members of the ODP (Official’s Develomement Program). This would
be the final season for official’s numbers and the following season change back to namesplates. Manufacturer tagging in
collar and on rear right hem. Made by CCM. Size 46.
Chad Stewart 2012-13
USHL Official 2012-2016
Worn during Chad’s first full rookie season. USHL traditional round crest and secondary black & red USHL logo attached on front
of jersey Nameplate and secondary USHL logo on back. Made my CCM with tagging in the collar and on the back hem. Size 52.
Chad Stewart is a Native of Sioux City and played Youth and two seasons of high school hockey for the Metros. After that
he moved to Omaha where he played out his junior and senior seasons for the Lancers AAA team. After that it was a pair
of seasons in the North American league and two more in the USHL (Waterloo and Sioux City)
USHL Referee Crews
Sioux City, IA / Tyson Event Center TD Ameritrade Park / February 14th, 2012
Left: Robert Erickson, Justin Hedlund, Dana Penkevich & Steven Reneau. Right: Jonathan Morrison, Stephen Thompson,
Stephen Reneau & Todd Lacina
Sioux City, IA / Tyson Event Center Sioux City, IA / Tyson Event Center
March 30th, 2013 February 26th, 2013
Left: Scott Zingerman, Michael Licina, Chad Stewart. Right: Terrance Murphy, Jonathan Morrison, Rich Lembo,
Anthony Falette.
Johnathan (MoTown) Morrison Circa 2005-10 WCHA
Worn during some of the six seasons, starting in 2005, by WCHA linesman Jonathan Morrison. 2009-10 was the final season for the
teal and silver crest colors. Has full attached crest on front left chest as well as identical smaller patch on right shoulder. NCAA patch
on left shoulder. Single color attached nameplate. Size tag inside collar and manufacturer logo on collar and above the name plate.
WCHA logo embroidered on right hem. Manufactured by Bauer. Size 48
Johnathan Morrison 2009-10 WCHA
This jersey was worn during Jonathan’s first season as a WCHA Referee. This would have been the final season that the WCHA used
the Teal and Silver color scheme. Has full attached crest on front left chest as well as identical smaller patch on right shoulder. NCAA
patch on left shoulder. Single color attached nameplate. Size tag inside collar and manufacturer embroidered logo on back middle hem.
Manufactured by SP Athletics. Size 50
Johnathan (MoTown) Morrison 2005-06 AHL
USHL Official 1992-2016
Worn was worn during the 2005-06 Season, this was Mo’s 2nd jersey number as an AHL (American Hockey League)
official. (Originally wore number 27) but was switched for the 2005-2006 season to 32. First game wearing this
sweater took a puck in the face and broke his cheek. AHL crest on front and logo on rear right hem. Tackle Twill
number plate on back. CCM tagging inside collar and above number plate.
Johnathan’s resume includes officiating at the 2006 Paralympics in Turin, Italy, RIC for the Netherlands
(Professional) Hockey League, several World Junior Tournaments, USHL All Star game selections & Clark Cup Finals,
Long time USHL, NCAA, & AHL Official. USA Hockey Instructor/Evaluator & Great Mentor!!!
Keith Kaval 2005-06 CHL
USHL Official 2002-2005
2005 USHL All Star / Prospects Game Referee * 2005 Present CHL
2011 Referee IIHF World Junior Championship Gold Medal Game Canada vs. Russia
2012, 2013 and 2014 IIHF World Junior Championship Referee.
Worn during the 2005-06 CHL season by Referee Keith Kaval. New/Experimental style. Crest on left and Play-Offs
patch on right front. Manufacturer tagging in collar and embroidered on hem. Made by SP.
Keith spent three seasons as an USHL official starting during the 2002-03 season. He would go on to work the 2005 All-Star
Prospect game and the Clark Cup Finals. During his second season, he would ref the final game in the Sioux City
Auditorium, with Jonathan Morrison and me on the lines. On January 5th, 2001 Keith would be selected as referee for the
IIHF World Junior Championship Gold medal game Canada vs. Russia.
Dave Banfield 2006-07 AHL
USHL Official 1999-2001
First NHL Game March 17th, 2008 Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild
This one was worn during one Dave’s AHL season. AHL crest on front and logo hem. Tackle Twill number plate on back.
AHL attached crest on back hem. Sewn-in referee bands. Made by CCM. tagging inside collar and above number plate. Size 50.
A USHL referee for two seasons (1999-00/2000-01) he capped a stellar USHL career by working the League’s Clark
Cup Finals. Dave joined the NHL Officials staff in 2007 and currently wears number 44.
Chris Ciamaga 2007-08 AHL
USHL Official 2000-2002
First NHL Game March 20, 2008 New Jersey Devils vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
This jersey was worn by Referee Chris Ciamaga during the 2007-08 AHL Season. Attached AHL crest on front and NHL
shield embroirdered on rear right hem. Tackle Twill number plate on back. Made by CCM. Tagging inside collar and above
number plate. Size 48.
Chris was an USHL official for two seasons (2000-01 & 2001-02). His first season he was chosen to work the USHL
All-Star/Prospects game and worked the USHL finals on the lines, the following season, he received the same honors,
this time as a referee. Chris joined the NHL officiating staff in 2006.
Craig Kneale AHL 2009-10
USHL Official 2005-2008
2007-Current American Hockey League (AHL) * 2007 First Calder Cup Finals Game.
This jersey was worn by Craig Kneale during the 2009-10 AHL Season. AHL crest on front and AHL shield hem. Tackle Twill
number plate on back. Made by CCM. Tagging inside collar and above number plate. Size 52. Autographed on back. Craig was an
USHL official for four seasons.
Johnathan (MoTown) Morrison 20013-15 AHL
USHL Official 1992-2014
2007-Current American Hockey League (AHL)
This on was worn during a couple of American Hockey League seasons by Linesman Jonathan Morrison. These are wider striped
style, very light-weight jerseys manufactured by CCM. Material is very breathable, soft and flexible. There is no zipper and collar
snaps have been added on the front and one in the back. Gray piping on linesman jerseys. Sewn-on number on sub laminated rear
number plate. Patch with official’s number on both shoulders. Manufacturer tagging in collar and on back below the collar.
AHL crest on right rear hem. Size 48.
Kyle Larson 20018-19 AHL
USHL Official 2010-20
2007-Current American Hockey League (AHL)
This on was worn during the 2018-19 American Hockey League season by Linesman Kyle Larson. These are a very light-weight jerseys
manufactured by CCM. Material is very breathable, soft and flexible. Large League crest on left chest. Collar snaps on front and one on back.
Sewn-on number on sub laminated rear number plate. Patch with official’s number on both shoulders. Manufacturer tagging in collar and
on back below the collar. AHL crest on right rear hem. Size 48.
2009 World Junior Autographed Jersey
2009 IIHF World Junior Tournament jersey. Autographed by tournament on-ice staff. Embroidered crest on
front as well manufacturer logo. Autographs pictured are past USHL officials, friends and mentors; Paul Carnathan
(Philadelphia, Pa), Johnathan Morrison (Mason City, IA), Keith Kaval (Erie, PA) and Travis Smith (Denver,CO).
Thanks Guys!!!
2019-20 season the Midwesat High school Hockey league switches Officials to the MHSHL Crest in place of the
USAH crest worn for all high school games.
Cody Clark 2018 USA Hockey National Championships
Green Bay WI, April 5th-9th / Men’s Tier IIU18 Championship Game
This one was worn during the USA Hockey Tier II National Championship tournament by Cody Clark. Current season
USAH crest on left chest and National Championship patch on left shoulder. NNOB as required by USA Hockey tournament
play. Standard referee jersey made by CCM. Size 46. This will be Cody’s fourth season in a row working the USA Hockey
National Championship tournament. 2018 saw him ref five games and work three more on the lines including one of the
two head referee slots in the Men’s U18 Championship game.
Aaron Mostrom 2018 USA Hockey National Championships
Green Bay WI, April 5th-9th / Men’s Tier IIU18 Championship Game
This one was worn during the USA Hockey Tier II National Championship tournament by Aaron Mostrom. Current season
USAH crest on left chest and National Championship patch on left shoulder. NNOB as required by USA Hockey tournament
play. Standard referee jersey made by CCM. Size 48. This will be Aaron’s second season working the USA Hockey National
Championship tournament. 2018 saw him work eight games on the lines including one of the two Linesman slots in the Men’s
U18 Championship game.
2018 USA Hockey National Championships
These hats were presented to the selected officiating staff during this National Tournament. Hats have the USA Hockey logo on front.
Special “Championship Official” on back. Adjustable sizing also with USA Hockey logo.
Cody Clark 2015 Toyota/USA Hockey Womans National Championships
Green Bay WI, March 26th-29th / Woman’s Senior A Division
This one was worn by Sioux City native referee Cody Clark during the 2015 USAH Girls Tier 1 National
Championships in Green Bay Wisconsin. Standard issue CCM linesman jersey. Current season crest on left chest
and National Tournament patch on left shoulder.Made by CCM. Size 48. Cody worked the tournament’s
qualifying and pool games and was selected to work the Championship game that saw the Minnesota
McGovern’s defeat the Minnesota Blue Jay’s two-nothing.
USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
This style, while worn for many seasons has a new patch configuration starting the 2010-11 season. New T.J. Memorial patch
was added to the right sleeve. The Yellow ribbon in the left sleeve. The USA Hockey Patch was worn only on linesman jerseys.
Manufacturer tagging in collar and on back neckline. Swen-in bands. Attached US Flag patch above nameplate.
Made by Jofa. Size 46.
Circa 2010-11 Midwest High School Hockey League
This style was first worn by Sioux City Officials during the 2010-11 season and continues to be worn till 2019 . This was the first
season this “New” NHL style was available. Very light weight/fine mesh material. Manufacturer tagging and USA Flag above the
attached number plate. T.J. Memorial patch on right sleeve. Linesman Jerseys same style only with gray trimmed collar.
Manufacturer tagging also in collar. Embroidered number in place of zipper. Made by CCM. Size 48.
Circa 2007-08 USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
2007-08 season Linesman jersey. Style and patch lay-out worn for many seasons by all Sioux City officials. Annual USA
Hockey crest on left chest. Oval USAH logo on right sleeve and Yellow (Support Our Troops) Ribbon on left. Attached USA
Flag patch and manufacturer tagging above attached two-color tt nameplate. Manufactured by Jofa. Size 46.
Circa 2007-08 USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
2007-08 season Linesman jersey. Style and patch lay-out worn for many seasons by all Sioux City officials.Annual USA Hockey crest
on left chest. Oval USAH logo on right sleeve and Yellow (Support Our Troops) Ribbon on left. Attached USA Flag patch and
manufacturer tagging above attached two-color tt nameplate. Sewn-in bands. Manufactured by Jofa. Size 46.
2002-05 USA Hockey
Worn for several seasons. Replaced in 2004-05 season. Flag worn by all SC officials added in 2001. 2001-02 first season with new
mesh/black style jerseys. Referee/Linesman jersey. Snap-on floaters. Attached nameplate. Manufactured by CCM
Circa 1999-2000 USA Hockey / Iowa High School Hockey League
Worn for a few years through the 1999-2000 USAH and Iowa High School Hockey League seasons. IHSHL anniversary
patch and Dustin White (DJW) Memorial patch added at the start of the 1999 season. Both were worn for several seasons
by all upper level Sioux City officials. Official’s Wearhouse patch. ProAlt attached nameplate. Manufacturer tagging in
collar and embroidered CCM on rear right hem. Size 48.
Chad Stewart 1999-2000/2000-2001 USA Hockey
1999-15 USA Hockey Official * 2002 MHSHL Referee/Linesman * 2004-15 ACHA Division 3 Referee/Linesman
2010-15 NAHL & USHL Linesman
2009 ACHA Division Finals Referee/Linesman * 2009 ACHA Regional Tournament Referee/Linesman
2010 ACHA Division Finals Referee/Linesman
2009, 2010, 2011 MHSHL JV Tournament Official * 2012, 2013 Varsity Tournament Official *2012 MHSHL All-Star Game Referee
2010-2015 USHL Linesman
For two seasons this one was worn by Sioux City official Chad Stewart and is his first officials jersey.
Has USAH 2000-01 crest on left chest. Iowa High School League 25th Anniversary patch on left sleeve and Dustin
White (DJW) memorial patch on the right. Manufacturer tagging in collar and embroidered CCM on rear right hem. Size 50.
USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
1998-99 Tim McCormick
1997-2004 USA Hockey Official * 1999-2004 MHSHL Referee/Linesman * 2003-04 ACHA Division 3 Referee/Linesman
Worn by Sioux City Official Tim McCormick. 98-99 USA Hockey season attached crest. Officials Wearhouse patch on left sleeve
and Dustin White (DJW) Memorial patch on right sleeve. Snap-on floaters. American flag patch above attached nameplate with
heat applied letters. Manufacturer tagging in collar and on right rear hem. Made by CCM. Size 52.
2008-09 USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
Chad Stewart
This jersey has been on a helicopter!!!
This one was worn for several seasons before it was suddenly retired during a CCHA game in Sioux Center, IA. Despite
his pleas to save his jersey, the paramedics cut it off quicker than you cound say “there goes ninety dollars.” This was a
standart pro-weight mesh referee jersey. It is made by CCM and has tagging in the collar and on the right rear hem. Yellow
ribbon (Support Our Troops) on left sleeve and UAS Hockey oval patch on right sleeve. Chad would make a full recovery and
go on to eventually officiate for sixteen seasons, rising to the top of his game spending five seasons as a USHL linesman.
2008-09 SYHA / MHSHL Referee Helmet
The Buffalo Wild Wings sticker added the 2008 season and worn by most SYHA referees. BWW had some promotional
opportunities and compensated our referee association for a couple of seasons. “TJ” Sticker added the beginning of the 2010
season. BBW stickers are from the 2012-14 seasons and are no longer worn. “TJ” stickers remain
on all officials who knew TJ. No visors required.
Circa late teens/early 20’s USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
Adam Axthlem
Worn by USA Hockey official Adam Axthlem. This was worn several years, but is from his last season as an official. This is a
standard pro weight jersey made by CCM. Two color tt attached nameplate. Manufacturer tagging in collar and on rear right hem.
Sewn-in bands. Size 44. Adam worked the Midwest High School Hockey League as well as the CCHA with games in Sioux
Center and Ames. Adam was a USAH official for seven seasons.
Circa late teens/early 20’s USA Hockey / Midwest High School Hockey League
Dan Holzrichter
2019-20 Cody Clark USA Hockey/MHSHL
Last Season
1974-74 AHAUS Jersey
Armature Hockey Association of the United States (AHAUS). Worn during the 1974-75 season. Sewn on Crest.
Tackle Twill number plate on back. Size Large. AHAUSE is the precursor to what we all know as USA Hockey.
1976-77 AHAUS Jersey
Armature Hockey Association of the United States. Worn during the 1976-77 season. Has Southern Hockey Officials Association
patch on right side. Stars on SHOA patch are metal and sewn-on from the back. Fully sewn officials number plate on back.
1981-82 AHAUS Jersey
Armature Hockey Association of the United States (AHAUS). Worn during the 1981-82 season.
1986-87 AHAUS Jersey
Armature Hockey Association of the United States. Worn during the 1986-87 season. Has 50 year AHAUS
anniversary crest on left chest. Has sewn-on red referee bands.
Michigan State Referee Association (MSRA)
I need your information!!!
1970’s era referee jersey. Association crest on left chest. Zipper front. Two-color tt referee number on whiteplate on back. Small
tt single colot number on black plate. Bruce Hood branded jersey. Made by the Tease Knitting Co. Size 46.
National Ice Hockey Officials Association (NIHOA) ( CircaYear ???)
I need your information!!!
NIHOA Crest. I Have no Idea on this one!!! All I know on this one…it’s tight and don’t touch the zipper on a cold day!!!
Ontario Hockey Federation
Ontario Hockey Federation. Northern Ontario Hockey Association. Has flocked style OHF crest on front left chest and certification
patch on left sleeve. Hockey Canada patch on right shoulder. Manufactured by CrossBar
Ontario Hockey Federation
Ontario Hockey Federation referee jersey. Has large crest on left chest and Canadian flag/OHF logo patch on left sleeve.
Hockey Canada patch on right sleeve and red sewn-in bands. Two-color tt attached nameplate. Made by CCM.
Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) 1995-96
Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Worn during the 1995-96 season. Has Crest on front left chest and certification
patch on left sleeve. Hockey Canada and Canadian flag patches on right shoulder.
WHL
Need your information on this jersey
Manufactured by Bruce Hood. Sewn-on Crest. Tight!!!
Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) 1995-96
Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Worn during the 1996-97 season. Has Crest on front left chest and certification
patch on left sleeve. Hockey Canada patch on right shoulder. Manufactured by CrossBar
Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA)
Ontario Minor Hockey Association. Has large OMHA crest on front right chest and Hockey Canada patch on right
shoulder. Certification patch on left sleeve. (I have seen this jersey with the front crest on both sides???)
2013 IIHL Mens World Championship
May, 3rd-19th / Stockholm, Sweden & Helsinki, Findland
Jonathan Morrison
This was worn during the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) by Jonathan Morrison.The tournament was
co-hosted by both Sweden and Finland in both 2012 and 2013. This was the 77th year for this traditional event that saw sixteen
participating teams from Europe and North America. One of the co-host teams, Sweden, would win the tournament on
the backs of NHL superstars Daniel and Henrik Sedin. Several other familiar USHL officials also worked this back-to-back
Nordic Region tournament including Keith Kaval, Ian Croft, Steve Patafie and Chris Woodworth.
Information to Follow
If You know any information about the above Referee/ Linesman Jerseys,
please contact me. Thanks!!!
USHL Official’s Patches & Crests
1980-2002 2002-2012
This large style crest was worn by all game officials Starting in 2002 this would become the new
from the beginning of the USHL Junior A season. USHL crest. The stars represent the original 8
The Small patch was added in 1998 and was worn teams that started in 1980. Tier 1 logo was
above the officials nameplate. worn above the officials nameplate.
2013-16 2016-Present
2013-16 Officials will wear the new USHL logo on the front. Nameplates would be replaced by numbers and a slightly larger
(5.5 inches) USHL patch above. USHL stickers on both sides of helmets also.
Starting in the 2016-17 season the League will also introduce a new logo modernizing the logo of the past several seasons. This large
crest (4.5 inches) will be worn on the front and the smaller matching crest on the back below the collar line. Officials will continue to
wear numbers. Two smaller logo stickers will also be worn on the side of their helmets.
In 2018-19 Officials return to the traditional Nameplate.
This would be the original crest and logo used by the United States Hockey League staring the 1979-80 season. This would have been the
first “transition” season for the league as it made the move from Senior Professional to Junior A amateur hockey status. Although at the time, there is no Canadian team in the league, the senior USHL has had teams from north of the boarder.
* This crest was worn by all certified USHL officials. Crest measures approximately 5 inches in diameter and was worn on the left chest.
* Starting in 1998 Many officials wore a three inch indiameter patch on their right shoulder. * A small matching crest would
also be added to officials’ jerseys durung the 1998 season. This would measure approximately 1.5 inches in
diameter and was worn above the nameplate. * Referee/linesman would start to wear name plates on a regular basis.
Official’s Wearhouse Sponsor
Worn first during the 1999-2000 season for a pair of seasons. Left shoulder by all officials.
Starting in 2002 the USHL crest design would change with the exit of the league’s only Canadian member. The maple leaf would be
removed and replaced with a field of stars. This crest was worn by USHL officials and measures the same five inch diameter as the
orginal crest. It was worn on the left chest by all certified officials.
* Starting in 2002 the Crest design would change with the exit of the league’s only Canadian member. The maple leaf would be
removed and replaced with a field of stars. * These eight Stars represent the eight original team joining the league for it first official
season as a Junior League. (Austin Mavericks, Bloomington Jr. Stars, Green Bay Bobcats, St. Paul Vilcan, Des Moines Buccaneers,
Dubuque Fighting Saints, Sioux City Musketeers & Waterloo Black Hawks) * This would be the primary USHL logo until the
completion of the 2012 USHL season.
A four inch diameter matching crest would be worn on officials left sleeve in the mid-late 90’s. * This same round patch would
be worn on different occasions by teams on home and away jerseys.
2002-03 Tier 1
In august of 2002, the United States Hockey League (USHL) is granted a Teir 1 status. This is considered the highest level of amature
hockey in the United States and helps the league become the eventual foremost producer of junior hockey talent.
* In 2003 officials would start to wear this oval alternate crest above their nameplate. * This patch measures approximately theee inches in length.
USHL 25th Anniversary
During the 2003-04 season the USHL would celebrate it’s 25th Anniversary. After a pair of transition seasons, 1979-80 is the first official
season as a Junior league.
* This small sized crest was worn by all Officials on the right shoulder. * Worn by all USHL teams on regular season game jerseys.
2010 Alternate League logo
This new style logo would start to make randon appearances starting in 2010. * It signals the beginning of a league wide rebranding
of colors and logos. For three seasons officials would wear this alternate logo on the right chest opposite of the traditional round
crest on the left. * This logo was also worn above the nameplate. * Worn on Official’s helmets on both sides.
In 2013 the league would abandon the traditional round crest in favor of this new stylized USHL logo. The changes reflect a darker color
scheme and a more modernized version of the past USHL logo.
* A large version 5.5 inches in length of this crest was worn by officials on the left chest.* A smaller 4 inches in length was
placed on the back below the collar. * The ODP would make the switch from nameplates to numbers on the back for officials.
* All officials would wear this logo on both sides of their helmets.
* All member teams would begin to wear this logo patch on all their jerseys. * Usually on the right upper chest.
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The USHL announces the redesign of of its new 2016 logo. This is the fifth logo redesigns in the league’s
36 year history when in 1980 the league transitioned from a Senior Professional to an amature Junior league.
The new overall logo is a modern updated blending of past several seasons. This new logo will incorporate elements of
logos past; the seven stripes representing the seven original United States teams (There were eight orginal teams in 1980), the
proportional star representing the rising fortunes of the league’s players, coaches and officials. The overall stars & stripes theme
representing the USHL’s distinction of being the nation’s only Junior A Tier 1 League
This large crest 4.5 inches will be worn by all officials on the front left chest. * A smaller matching crest is worn on the back below
the collar line. * Officials will continue to wear numbers * Smaller logo stickers are also worn on the sides of their helmets.
2017-18 season see Officials start to wear a dated USA Hockey ODP (Officials Development Program) oval patch
on their right shoulder. * This is a subdued red/blie and black in color. * USHL officials would switch bach to
a traditional nameplate.
2019-20 Advanced Officiating Symposium
Bloomington, MN / July 26-28, 2019
