Category: News

ECHL Names Officials for 2026 All-Star Classic

by scoutingtherefs | Jan 17, 2026 | ECHL, News | 0

The ECHL has announced the officials for the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic, set for Monday, January 19 in Allen, Texas.

Today’s IIHF U18 Women’s Worlds Referees and Linespersons – 1/17/26

by scoutingtherefs | Jan 17, 2026 | News, Tonight's Officials IIHF | 0

Saturday’s IIHF Referees and Linespersons at the 2026 Under-18 Women’s World Championship. Today’s IIHF U18 WWC Officials for January 17, 2026:

Linesperson Matt MacPherson Honored On Working 1000 Games

by scoutingtherefs | Jan 13, 2026 | News | 0

NHL linesperson Matt MacPherson was recognized for officiating his 1000th regular season NHL game on Saturday as the Bruins hosted the Penguins.

Jets’ Stanley Suspended One Game for Punching Sens’ Tkachuk

by scoutingtherefs | Jan 5, 2026 | News, NHL, Player Safety | 0

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley has been suspended one game for sucker-punching Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators.

IIHF Names Referees and Linesmen for 2026 World Juniors

by scoutingtherefs | Dec 22, 2025 | IIHF, News, World Juniors | 0

The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced the referees and linespersons working the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota

Hand Pass Hysteria: What’s Going on in the NHL?

by scoutingtherefs | Dec 13, 2025 | News | 0

We’ve had four hand pass reviews in the past seven days. What’s going on? Checking out the rules – and the rulings – causing this hand pass review epidemic

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Hand Pass Disaster

by scoutingtherefs | Dec 12, 2025 | News, Podcast | 0

It’s all about the hand passes on the latest #RefsPodcast as we break down what was – and wasn’t – a hand pass this week, plus ejections, suspensions, missed rulings and more:

NHL Refs Named for 2026 Olympics Men’s Tournament

by scoutingtherefs | Dec 12, 2025 | News, NHL, Olympics | 0

The NHL has selected the referees and linespersons who will be joining forces with the IIHF officials to work the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Leafs’ McMann Suspended One Game for Slashing

by scoutingtherefs | Dec 10, 2025 | News, NHL, Player Safety | 0

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended one game for high-sticking Tampa Bay Lightning forward Oliver Bjorkstrand.

Wings’ Chiarot Fined $5000 for Butt-Ending Devils’ Nemec

by scoutingtherefs | Nov 26, 2025 | News, NHL, Player Safety | 0

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ben Chiarot has been fined $5,000 for butt-ending New Jersey Devils defenseman Simon Nemec.

CHL Names Officiating Crew for CHL/USA Prospects Challenge

by scoutingtherefs | Nov 24, 2025 | News | 0

The Canadian Hockey League has announced the officiating crew – eight officials from the WHL – working the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge.

Stars’ Rantanen Gets Automatic One-Game Suspension for Boarding

by scoutingtherefs | Nov 24, 2025 | News, NHL, Player Safety | 0

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen has been suspended one game after picking up his second major penalty for boarding this week — the latest on Calgary Flames’ Matt Coronato.

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