hang makes a “wash out” call during a game. The call “wash out” refers to when both of the player’s arm swung shoulder height, not waist height. “Referees have to referee age groups that you are at least two years younger than them,” Zhang said. “I was born in 2005 so I can referee age groups that are 2007 and younger.”

Senior Edward Zhang talks with fellow referees. All three referees work together to officiate the game. “Before the game, we typically check the score sheet to make sure everything’s set up correctly and that coaches have signed,” Zhang said. “Then after the game, we typically have to go review the score sheet again, to make sure everything’s right.”

Zhang skates across the ice during a game at the St. Peters Rec-Plex. The game took place Nov. 18.” I played hockey from second grade until eighth grade,” Zhang said. “I played up to the end of eighth grade year. However, after that, I stopped playing.”

Zhang prepares to drop the puck as two players line up for the draw. Faceoffs are an important part of the game as they determine possession. “Reffing has allowed me to continue staying in this sport and I get to continue keeping my skating skills in check,” Zhang said. (Photos by Vincent Hsiao)

Zhang calls a delayed penalty. A delayed penalty is when a referee makes a call after the penalty happened. “I really enjoy being a mentor to younger players and official,” Zhang said.