Posts by Nano Espenes

Of all the calls we make on the ice, offside at the blue line is probably the most frequent one you’ll face in any given game. That alone makes it…

Positioning and mechanics rarely make the highlight reel, but they’re the foundation everything else gets built on. If you’re not in the right spot, it doesn’t matter how well you…

What a preseason it’s been. We were able to offer eight ice sessions for our officials this year. Five of these were for our new Level 1 officials, two for our…

We have partnered with Trending Now Promotions to create an apparel store for our membership to purchase a variety of apparel with the DCHOA logo on it. The store is…

Now that we’ve hit September, the start of our season comes skating in at full speed. As you prepare for the season and finish up your USA Hockey requirements, now…

As the heat of July hits us, we have been also turning up the heat on our educational planning for the upcoming season. In our last newsletter, I promised to…

Navigating Your 2026 – 27 USA Hockey Requirements To help you plan your summer, here is a breakdown of the specific educational components required for Levels 2, 3, and 4.…

Membership renewal for the 2025–26 season opened on Wednesday, October 1. Renewing ensures you stay connected with DCHOA’s programs, education tools, and officiating community. Renew your DCHOA membership by following…

As we continue to update our website, we are working on a new DCHOA registration system for the 2025 – 2026 season.  Returning DCHOA members are active through November 30,…