USA Hockey Pacific District

The Ben Allison’s Legacy Memorial Scholarship was established to encourage USA Hockey
referees to pursue a higher education at an accredited four year college or university.

A one-time award of $1000 will be paid directly to the college or university to be used for tuition
and fees when the scholarship recipient shows proof of enrollment for the 2026-2027 school
year.

Link in Bio

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Ben’s Story
How a seemingly normal kid left behind an extraordinary legacy.
On January 24th, 2015, Benjamin Michael Allison was struck by a car while walking across a crosswalk one morning on the Illinois State University campus. After being rushed to the hospital, the kind and compassionate 20-year-old lost his battle a few days later on January 27th. While losing Ben was devastating, he left behind an impactful legacy that is instilled within his family, friends, and community. Prior to his death, Ben was pursuing a career in professional hockey refereeing while majoring in Communication Studies at ISU.
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Ben’s parents, Tim & Melissa, created the Ben Allison’s Legacy Memorial Scholarship in hopes to give financial support to Crystal Lake South student athletes and USA Hockey referees who emulate Ben’s kindness, compassion, drive, and work ethic.

Some pictures from Districts this year!

🎉 Congratulations to Sean McFarlane (“mcFly”) on his selection to the 2026 Olympic Games! 🥳

Originally from Spokane, WA, Sean has worked his way up through the Advanced Officiating Development Program (AODP) and has earned the incredible honor of being selected as one of just two American referees for men’s ice hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan–Cortina! 🇺🇸🏒✨

Make sure to sign up!

PNAHA Camp was a success!

Two incredible humans passed 4 years ago. Jamie touched the hockey community with her witty humor, laugh, and grace. We miss you and Ryan both.

Congratulations Blake Williams!! Blake was selected to work the Robby Cup Finals. He has come a long way and is making us proud! Keep grinding Blake!

Congratulations to Nick Klishko from San Diego, for being selected for the Clark Cup finals. Nick is an incredible skater, human and athlete, this opportunity is much deserved!!

NAHL Exposure Camp 2025

Awesome job this weekend to all of our Officials who attended our annual NAHL Exposure camp! 🎉

Congratulations to our female officials who worked an IIHF Tournament this year!

Congratulations to our AODP Officials, Nicholas Haroutiounian, Blake Williams, and Jacob Rozenberg for working the NA3HL Fraser Cup finals. Your hard work and dedication is well deserving of this opportunity!