Scouting the Refs Podcast: Referee Ian Walsh Talks Olympics
Retired NHL referee joins the #RefsPodcast to talk Olympics, look back on his time working the 2014 Sochi Games, developing young officials, and the use of replay in officiating
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by scoutingtherefs | Feb 10, 2026 | News, Podcast | 0
Retired NHL referee joins the #RefsPodcast to talk Olympics, look back on his time working the 2014 Sochi Games, developing young officials, and the use of replay in officiating
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NHL and OHL fines, another Tom Wilson hit, another goalie fight, goaltender interference galore, retaliation, saved by the whistle and more on this week’s #RefsPodcast
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Feb 4, 2026 | News, Olympics | 0
The Olympic referees and linespersons are set for the Women’s Ice Hockey Tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 31, 2026 | News, OHL | 0
Peterborough Petes center Adam Levac was ejected from Friday’s game against the Ottawa 67s for slew-footing Kale Dietsch.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 30, 2026 | News, Podcast | 0
Rust gets three, Nylander’s $5000 finger, Duhaime gets his stick out, Rangers go for three, Celebrini helps out the stripes, and more on this week’s #RefsPodcast
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 28, 2026 | News, NHL | 0
The New York Rangers were called for three unrelated penalties on the same play Wednesday night against the New York Islanders.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 28, 2026 | News, NHL, Player Safety | 0
Washington Capitals’ Brandon Duhaime has been fined $2,500 for hitting Seattle Kraken’s Jacob Melanson with his stick from the Caps’ bench
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 28, 2026 | News, NHL | 0
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety is now responsible for more than just player safety, according to ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 28, 2026 | News, NHL, Player Safety | 0
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Bryan Rust has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 26, 2026 | News, Podcast | 0
Hutson wrongfully convicted, Hall penalized for complaining, no call on Olivier or O’Brien, goalie fights and plenty more! #RefsPodcast
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 23, 2026 | News, Podcast | 0
NAHL Officiating Manager Kendall Hanley joins the show to talk Officiating Exposure Camps, IIHF tournaments, Winter Olympics, and “Try Officiating” initiative.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Jan 22, 2026 | News | 0
The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is holding three Officiating Exposure Camps in 2026 to continue the development of prospective referees and linespersons.
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