• AHL brawl results in 280 PIMs and ejection of both coaches… all under one referee. Is it time for the AHL to go two-man fulltime?  AHL President David Andrews say’s they’re not ready. [Times Union]
  • Referees attacked in NJ high school game head to mediation with the parents who allegedly assaulted them.  Yes, mediation. [NJ 101.5]
  • Another attack on officials nearly happened in Canada, with one referee handing in his stripes as a result [CBC]
  • A look at the legality of Antoine Roussel’s over-the-net goal [Defending Big D]
  • Refs apologize after San Jose Sharks’ goal waved off due to erroneous whistle [Puck Daddy]
  • Washington’s Wilson deserved a major for his hit on Flyers’ McDonald, argues Kerry Fraser  [TSN]
  • Recently-retired referee Greg Kimmerly talks about his career, including motivation from Mario and dealing with chronic complainers [York Region]
  • Jay Bouwmeester forgets to return to the ice before rejoining the play, gets sent right back to the penalty box [CBS Sports Eye On Hockey]
  • Don’t blame the refs: Paul Stewart roasts the NHL rule book’s lack of clarity and consistency [Hockey Buzz]
  • Case between NHL and terminated referee Dean Warren heads to Canada’s Supreme Court [TSN]