Western Branches Videos

EPISODE 1 - Recruitment

EPISODE 2 - Fitness and Skating

EPISODE 3 - Relationships with Officials

EPISODE 4 - Communication Skills

Episode 5 - Game Day Duties

Episode 6 - Professionalism, Attitude & Conflict Management

Episode 7 - What to Look For During Games

Episode 8 - Opportunities, Awards & Closing Comments

For the third straight season, the Western Hockey League, in association with BC Hockey, Hockey Alberta, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association, and Hockey Manitoba, are producing an episodic video series about development as an official.


Episode 1: Introduction

Hockey Alberta has teamed up with the Western Hockey League, Hockey Manitoba, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey BC to present information videos focusing on the development of officials through all levels of hockey in an eight-part video series.


Episode 1: Introduction


Episode 2: Officiating Coaches


Episode 3: Fitness & Skating


Episode 4: Grassroots


Episode 5: Linesman Responsibilities


Episode 6: Referee Responsibilities


Episode 7: Work/Life Balance & Recruitment


Episode 8: Communication


Episode 9: Officials Appreciation Night


Episode 10: Conclusion

Hockey Alberta has teamed up with the Western Hockey League, Hockey Manitoba, the Saskatchewan Hockey Association and Hockey BC to present information videos focusing on the development of officials through all levels of hockey in an eight-part video series.


Episode 1: Introduction


Episode 2: Preparation & Professionalism


Episode 3: Fitness & Skating


Episode 4: Linesmen Positioning


Episode 5: Officials Appreciation & Recognition


Episode 6: Communication


Episode 7: Positioning


Episode 8: Career Advice