Ref Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements
It’s playoff time, and that means 14 teams have seen their respective seasons come to an end. The same is true for a large number of on-ice officials. Of the…
It’s playoff time, and that means 14 teams have seen their respective seasons come to an end. The same is true for a large number of on-ice officials. Of the…
Before rounding up the latest in ref-related news, there’s one particular goal that needs a second look: Justin Abdelkader’s game-winning overtime goal was illegal. Players are not allowed to play…
With the NHL’s GMs wrapping up their meeting in Florida, a look at the proposed rule changes leads off this week’s Ref Roundup: While there’s always concerns about the…
Always play until the whistle, right? Sometimes, though, you can still score a goal even after it blows. In Sunday’s game between Vancouver and St. Louis, the whistle blew as…
On-ice officials are asked to make split second decisions that can affect the outcome of the game. It’s easy to second-guess an official’s calls on the ice. Especially, if you…
This season, the officiating in college hockey has taken center stage, and not all of the attention has been positive. On any game night, my twitter feed lights up with…