MIHOA LIVE

MIHOA's Development & Education Coordinator Andy Hudson hosts a series of LIVE conversations to talk about the world of hockey officiating. Special guests will be featured each episode and topics will include how guests got a start in officiating, favorite parts about being a ref, memorable games, how to improve as an official, tips for staying in shape, and more.

LIVE broadcasts will appear on this page so consider refreshing your browser often. Or watch directly on our YouTube channel. 

UPCOMING EPISODES

Episode 14 - Jeff LoVecchio
July 15, 2020 - 6:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM CT
​The son a veteran official and Past President of MIHOA, Jeff LoVecchio grew up playing hockey in St. Louis and is a proud St. Louis AAA Blues alumni. He played three years of Tier 1 juniors for the River City Lancers and Omaha Lancers in the USHL before attending Western Michigan University of the CCHA. As a WMU Bronco, Jeff played in 113 games over three years where he scored 35 goals and tallied 38 assists. Based on this success, Jeff signed an entry level NHL deal with the Boston Bruins after his third year of college hockey. This lead to a nine-year pro hockey career including stints with the Providence Bruins, Rochester Americans and San Antonio Rampage in the AHL followed by three years playing in Europe in the Italian Hockey League-Serie A and the Austrian Hockey League. Jeff is the founder and owner of RIPT Hockey: a company that provides individual & group sessions and home workout programs specializing in hockey specific off-ice training. Join us as we discuss growing up in St. Louis, his path through junior, college & pro hockey, his recent rehab assignment of NHL Referee Tim Peel, how off-ice training can help officials, and more. 
Episode 15 - MIHOA Virtual Appreciation Event
July 21, 2020 - 8:30 PM ET | 7:30 PM CT
With the cancellation of our in-person event that was originally scheduled for April, MIHOA has decided to move its annual Appreciation Event to a virtual platform. The event will be streamed live on YouTube and at www.mihoa.com/live as part of the ongoing MIHOA LIVE series. All MIHOA members, parents, siblings, family and friends are invited to tune in. The virtual event will feature the announcement of MIHOA’s annual Outstanding Young Official awards in addition to the recognition of members for dedication, achievement, mentorship and more. A keynote welcome & message will be provided by veteran NHL referee Tim Peel. Learn more

PAST EPISODES

Watch past episodes via this playlist.