Tonight’s Officials - 1/7/14

Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres

Referees:
- Dean Morton (#36)
  - 29 games officiated
  - 3.8 minor penalties per game
  - 12.2 total PIM per game
  - Favors road team (51.8% minors called vs. home)
- Dan O’Rourke (#9)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.6 minor penalties per game
  - 10.2 total PIM per game
  - Favors home team (48.3% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Scott Cherrey (#50), Greg Devorski (#54)
Special Teams:
- Carolina: PP: 14.2% (25th) PK: 79.4% (23rd)
- Buffalo: PP: 13.0% (28th) PK: 82.1% (13th)

Referees:
- Dave Jackson (#8)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.8 minor penalties per game
  - 10.4 total PIM per game
  - Favors road team (51.2% minors called vs. home)
- Kyle Rehman (#37)
  - 39 games officiated
  - 3.9 minor penalties per game
  - 9.7 total PIM per game
  - Calls even home/road (49.4% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Jonny Murray (#95), David Brisebois (#96)
Special Teams:
- NY Islanders: PP: 18.8% (13th) PK: 73.7% (30th)
- Toronto: PP: 21.8% (5th) PK: 77.9% (27th)

Referees:
- Mike Leggo (#3)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.1 minor penalties per game
  - 9.3 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (46.0% minors called vs. home)
- Chris Lee (#28)
  - 37 games officiated
  - 4.0 minor penalties per game
  - 11.4 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (45.6% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Michel Cormier (#76), Thor Nelson (#80)
Special Teams:
- Philadelphia: PP: 17.9% (18th) PK: 83.9% (9th)
- New Jersey: PP: 18.3% (15th) PK: 86.1% (3rd)
The Flyers are the most penalized team in the NHL (679 min/16.2 PIM/game). The Devils are the least, averaging 7.9 PIM/game (341 total).

Referees:
- Darcy Burchell (#42)
  - 11 games officiated – Rookie
  - 4.6 minor penalties per game
  - 13.7 total PIM per game
  - Favors road team (52.9% minors called vs. home)
- Mike Hasenfratz (#2)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.6 minor penalties per game
  - 10.0 total PIM per game
  - Favors home team (47.1% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Bryan Pancich (#94) & Don Henderson (#91)
Special Teams:
- San Jose: PP: 18.9% (11th) PK: 82.1% (14th)
- Nashville: PP: 20.9% (7th) PK: 82.1% (14th)

Referees:
- Greg Kimmerly (#18)
  - 39 games officiated
  - 3.4 minor penalties per game
  - 10.4 total PIM per game
  - Calls even home/road (50.2% minors called vs. home)
- Marc Joannette (#25)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.6 minor penalties per game
  - 10.9 total PIM per game
  - Favors home team (48.9% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Steve Barton (#59), Derek Nansen (#70)
Special Teams:
- Tampa Bay: PP: 16.7% (21st) PK: 82.5% (12th)
- Winnipeg: PP: 14.0% (27th) PK: 82.9% (11th)

Referees:
- Dan O’Halloran (#13)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.4 minor penalties per game
  - 9.7 total PIM per game
  - Calls even home/road (49.6% minors called vs. home)
- Mark Lemelin (#41)
  - 11 games officiated – Rookie
  - 4.2 minor penalties per game
  - 10.5 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (43.0% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Darren Gibbs (#66), Jay Sharrers (#57)
Special Teams:
- Calgary: PP: 14.2% (25th) PK: 81.8% (16th)
- Phoenix: PP: 18.4% (14th) PK: 78.1% (26th)

Referees:
- Ian Walsh (#29)
  - 36 games officiated
  - 3.5 minor penalties per game
  - 9.4 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (44.6% minors called vs. home)
- Brad Meier (#34)
  - 39 games officiated
  - 4.3 minor penalties per game
  - 13.7 total PIM per game – Second-highest among full-time refs
  - Favors road team (51.5% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Mark Wheler (#56), Kiel Murchison (#79)
Special Teams:
- St. Louis: PP: 23.4% (4th) PK: 84.8% (8th)
- Edmonton: PP: 17.4% (19th) PK: 81.2% (17th)

Referees:
- Tom Kowal (#32)
  - 39 games officiated
  - 3.1 minor penalties per game
  - 10.2 total PIM per game
  - Calls even home/road (49.2% minors called vs. home)
- Brad Watson (#23)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.8 minor penalties per game
  - 11.8 total PIM per game
  - Calls even home/road (49.0% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Mike Cvik (#88), Lonnie Cameron (#74)
Special Teams:
- Pittsburgh: PP: 26.0% (1st) PK: 88.6% (2nd)
- Vancouver: PP: 15.9% (22nd) PK: 88.9% (1st)

Referees:
- Don VanMassenhoven (#21)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.4 minor penalties per game
  - 9.6 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (48.8% minors called vs. home)
- Tim Peel (#20)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.4 minor penalties per game
  - 10.4 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (44.4% minors called vs. home – League High)
Linesmen : Brian Mach (#78), Steve Miller (#89)
Special Teams:
- Boston: PP: 21.2% (6th) PK: 85.3% (5th)
- Anaheim: PP: 14.5% (24th) PK: 80.0% (21st)

Referees:
- Jean Hebert (#15)
  - 39 games officiated
  - 3.7 minor penalties per game
  - 11.4 total PIM per game
  - Favors home (47.8% minors called vs. home)
- Kevin Pollock (#33)
  - 38 games officiated
  - 3.2 minor penalties per game
  - 9.8 total PIM per game
  - Favors home team (47.5% minors called vs. home)
Linesmen : Brad Lazarowich (#86), Shane Heyer (#55)
Special Teams:
- Minnesota: PP: 19.9% (10th) PK: 79.1% (25th)
- Los Angeles: PP: 15.2% (23rd) PK: 83.5% (10th)

League averages: