Throwback Thursday: 1987 Referee Feature by Doc Emrick

Posted by Josh Smith | Jun 9, 2016 | Videos

Back when Doc Emrick was but a young lad, helmets were optional, and officials’ names were stitched on the the backs of their sweaters. Take a look at this 1987 feature on the NHL’s boys in stripes.

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