Bob Hall is presently NHL Officiating Manager. He was born in Penticton, British Columbia. After playing minor hockey, he started refereeing in 1973 with Seafair and Richmond Minor Hockey Associations

His officiating career included assignments in the BCHL, WHL, CHL, AHL, and NHL. Hall was a member of the NHL officiating staff from 1979 to 1989. He was a referee for the first CHL All-Star Game, officiating AHL Calder Cup Finals and Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Bob Hall worked closely with the BC Amateur Hockey Association (BC Hockey) holding referee schools and instructor clinics. Voting was conducted by the Selection Committee, comprised of representatives from the Media, BCHL, WHL, NHL, Hockey Canada and BC Hockey.