LAHOA - Los Angeles Hockey Officials Association

LAHOA was formed to assist, support, and develop USA Hockey certified officials and help them in promoting the growth of ice hockey at all levels in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Kern, and Riverside Counties.

Member Profiles

Andrew Wilk was born in 1985 in Van Nuys and he currently resides in St. Louis, MO and Thousand Oaks since he travels across the nation working in hockey. Andrew started as an official in Simi Valley when he was 13 years old and worked extensively while attending San Francisco State University where he graduated in 2007 with a degree in history and a minor in international affairs. He returned to Southern California and worked SCAHA, the ISV H.S. league, and the Junior A program. After attending the prestigious California Referee School held annually by LAHOA board member Michel Voyer, Andrew was selected for the USAH development program. He now works full-time as a referee in the USHL Tier 1 junior league and he is one of many examples of LAHOA members who are doing well on their way to a career in professional hockey.

Board of Directors Message

I am excited to report that, the LAHOA and SCAHA Boards have reached an agreement that will include the 2010-2012 seasons. We will release the details, once the contract has been ratified.

Regretfully, I have to announce that Barry Nua has tendered his resignation to the LAHOA Board of Directors. After over a decade of service on the LAHOA Board, Barry felt that it was time to move on. In an email, Barry commented, “I will continue to support the Association in any way I can.” On behalf of the LAHOA Board, I would like to thank Barry for his dedication to the association and wish him the best in his future endeavors.

There is currently an opening on the LAHOA Board of Directors. We are looking for an enthusiastic go getter that can fill the void left behind by Barry. The LAHOA Board of Directors meet once a month. Our mission is to: Assist, support, and develop USA Hockey certified officials and help them in promoting the growth of ice hockey at all levels in the Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, Kern, and Riverside Counties. We will continue to look for new ways that we can support our membership. If you are interested and would like to inquire about the LAHOA Board, please submit your name to president@lahoa.com

Thanks!

Norman Kitano
LAHOA President