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The New England District is here to support you and your officiating efforts. Contact us and let’s work together.
Our staff is available to you
The New England District supervisor staff is available to help support our officials and others involved with the game of hockey.
It is important to note that all of our staff are volunteers and may not be available every day or at the moment you reach out to contact us. We ask that you understand this and give us time to respond. We want to provide a positive experience for the hockey community both on and off the ice.
New England District Referee-in-Chief
Barry Zalcman has been the supervisor for the district for over eight (8) years and a hockey official for over twenty (20). HE oversees all of the activities within the district and serves as the first point of contact
Connecticut Referee-in-Chief
Kevin Redding is the Referee-in-Chief for Connecticut and has been an official for over 20 (twenty) years. He has officiated all levels of college hockey and is a linesman in the American Hockey League.
Maine Referee-in-Chief
John Melancon is the referee-in-chief for Main and has been an official for over fifteen (15) years. He has officiated all levels of youth hockey and college.
New Hampshire Referee-in-Chief
Chris Rousseau is the Referee-in-Chief for New Hampshire and has been an official for over twenty (20) years. He has officiated all levels of youth hockey, college, and a semi-pro league as well as internationally over seas.
Rhode Island Referee-in-Chief
Amanda Tassoni is the Referee-in-Chief for Rhode Island and has been an official for over twenty (20) years. She has officiated all levels of youth hockey and college.
Vermont Referee-in-Chief
Mike Hickey is the Referee-in-Chief for Vermont and has been an official for over twenty (20) years. He has officiated all levels of youth hockey and college.
Support Program Coordinators
CONNETICUTT
Buddy Program – Thomas Madden (maddent@outlook.com)
Mentor Program –
Shadow Program –
MAINE
Buddy Program – Kyle Frenette (kylelfrenette@gmail.com)
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Shadow Program –
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Buddy Program –
Mentor Program – Charlie Tremblay (tremblayc2717@gmail.com)
Shadow Program –
RHODE ISALND
Buddy Program – Troy Lange (troy_haven@yahoo.com)
Mentor Program –
Shadow Program –
VERMONT
Buddy Program –
Mentor Program –
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District Mentor Program
COORDINATOR- Charlie Tremblay
Life as an official is never easy, and when you are first beginning to wear the stripes, it can be
intimidating, scary and overwhelming. The Mentor Program is designed to link up a younger or newer
official with an older or more experienced official. By doing this, a helping hand can be given to the
newer official in the form of a friend, experienced ear, and a constant partner during the hockey season.
This way, the insecurities and lack of confidence that newer officials experience can be addressed and
these officials can work through their problems with the help of a person who has already traveled the
same road. In essence, the Mentor’s role is to contribute to a positive officiating environment for the new official
District Evaluation Program
COORDINATOR-Charlie Trembley
The USA Hockey Officials Evaluation Program is designed as an educational tool to assist in
the development of our grassroots officials. The evaluation process will provide instructional
follow-up which reinforces information presented at
USA Hockey Seminars and is outlined in
the officiating manuals. In essence, the evaluator is an officiating “coach” who is dedicated to
successful officiating.
Although the evaluation process is a means of providing opportunities
for officials to work at their appropriate level, success at this particular level of play is not a
guarantee of advancement.