Arizona Hockey Referee Association

🏒🦓 New Season, New Gear, New Savings! 🦓🏒

Arizona hockey officials — it's time to get game-ready!

Our partners at REEQ and Zebras Club are offering 10% OFF sitewide exclusively for officials using promo code:

🔥 AHRA10 🔥

Whether you need a fresh jersey, new protective gear, accessories, or officiating essentials, now is the perfect time to upgrade your setup before hitting the ice.

✅ 10% Off Sitewide
✅ Available at REEQ & Zebras Club (note: Zebras club branded items ONLY)
✅ Use Code: AHRA10 at checkout

Don't wait until your first game to realize your gear needs replacing!

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🏒 Thinking about becoming a USA Hockey official this season? Registration is now open!

To complete your certification, officials must complete:
✅ SafeSport Training
✅ Background Check
✅ Online Learning Modules
✅ Open Book Rules Test

📚 Returning officials will attend virtual seminars, while brand new Level 1 officials will participate in in-person seminars that include on-ice training sessions.

Whether you’re starting your officiating journey or returning for another season, now’s the time to get registered and ready for the ice! 🦓🥅

🏒🚨 THE RESULTS ARE IN! 🚨🏒

AHRA is proud to announce the results of our Board Member Elections!

Please join us in congratulating the following officials who have been elected to serve and lead our hockey officiating community:

• Anthony Frusciano – President
• Stan Szczurek – VP of Scheduling
• Jeremy Lackey – Director-At-Large
• Chad Hampton – Director-At-Large
• Tyler Travaglio – Alternate Director

These individuals have stepped up to help advance officiating across Arizona, support the development of our referees, and continue strengthening the game we all love.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the election process and to all of our officials who dedicate their time, professionalism, and passion to hockey every time they hit the ice.

Here’s to another great season of Arizona hockey! ❄️🏒

Big things coming for the hockey community! 🏒

We’re excited to see the construction of a brand new, multipurpose sports facility featuring 2 full-size NHL sheets, led by Troy Mick of Fire ‘n’ Ice Arena! This is a huge step forward for the growth of hockey in Arizona and an incredible opportunity for officials at every level to be part of something new from day one!

With registration opening today, now’s the time to get your paperwork completed and locked in! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of history and new opportunities to develop your craft!

Hey all. Just a heads up, USA Hockey officials registration opens THIS FRIDAY May 1st, 2026! Don't procrastinate and get this done as soon as you can so you don't have to worry about it for the rest of the year! Furthermore, make sure you keep your SafeSport up-to-date and keep your eyes open for seminar dates later down the line!

Hope you're having a great summer!

The March 2026 edition of the AHRA Newsletter is here. Check er out!

March AHRA Newsletter.pdf

AHRA is proud to announce the selection of four outstanding officials to represent our association at the Rocky Mountain District Championship Tournament in Denver, Colorado, from February 26 – March 1, 2026.

Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to the game have earned you this well-deserved opportunity. We wish you the best of luck on the ice and know you will represent AHRA with excellence!

Highlights from AHSHA D1 Championship 🏒🦓

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Please join us in congratulating these four officials for making it to the AHSHA Championship! This is a huge accomplishment and a testament to the work you’ve put in all season. Skate hard and have fun out there fellas! 💪🏒

Don’t forget to get your tickets for game on January 31st! Get there early to celebrate those being inducted into the AAHA Hall of Fame, including one of our own, Herb Haley!

🎟️: https://www.ahshaplayoffs.com

The Arizona High School Hockey Association Division 1 playoffs are heading into full swing with the championship game taking place on Saturday, January 31st at Mullett Arena. We would like to take the time and congratulate the elite AHRA on-ice officials that showed high levels of hard work, professionalism, and dedication all season long and who were ultimately hand selected to work the D1 playoffs.

Bartolotta, Michael
Brussow, Nathan
Choate, Cameron
Caruso, Anthony
Centola, Charlie
Cerza, John
Dodson, Kyle
Hampton, Chad
Infantino, Mark
Lackey, Jeremy
Leonardo, Andrew
Lomen, Gabe
Merchant, Zachary
Newhall, Darius
Smith, Kevin
Taylor, Brett

If you happen to come across any of these individuals in the locker room or around the arena, be sure to let them know just how proud you are of their accomplishments over this past year. In addition, please consider showing your support of them and the league by attending the AHSHA Division 1 Championship game on Saturday, January 31st to celebrate and share in this milestone of the season. Also, don't forget to be in attendance for the inaugural AAHA Hall of Fame induction ceremony at 6:00pm and especially to honor one of the most well respected pioneers of Arizona ice hockey officiating, Herb Haley. Buy your tickets here!

https://www.ahshaplayoffs.com/