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NHL, AHL extend officiating agreement
From press release
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From press release
The American Hockey League today announced a new four-year officiating development agreement with the National Hockey League which will continue to see the AHL serve as the top development league for the NHL’s referees through 2022-23.
Under the terms of the new agreement, the NHL and AHL officiating departments will continue to work together in all aspects of recruitment, training and development of on-ice officials. There will be an increased investment in training opportunities for AHL referees and linesmen with full access to NHL training resources and personnel.
As contemplated in the recently expired agreement, the AHL now utilizes two referees in all regular-season and Calder Cup Playoff games. Moving forward, slightly over one-quarter of those assignments will be worked by NHL-contracted referees, with the balance worked by AHL-contracted referees who have been identified as top officiating prospects.
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