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Ref Calls Penalty on Tampa at Panthers/Canadiens

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 20, 2019 | Mic'd Up, News, NHL, Videos | 0

During a preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers, referee Dan Kelly called a penalty on Tampa

NHL Rulebook – 2019-20 Updates

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 19, 2019 | News, NHL, Rules | 0

The NHL rulebook has been updated for the 2019-20 season. Changes for this season include expansion of Coach’s Challenges; changes to failed challenges; additional ref reviews for major penalties, match penalties, and high-sticking double-minors, and some minor tweaks to lines changes, displaced nets, and faceoff locations.

Hockey History: NHL Officials Strike in 1993

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 13, 2019 | Hockey History, News, NHL | 0

In 1993, talks between the NHL and the NHLOA on a new CBA had reached an impasse, with the officials feeling they had no choice but to go on strike.

NHL, Officials Ironing Out New CBA

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 12, 2019 | News, NHL | 0

NHL referees and linesmen may be entering the 2019-20 season without a contract. The league and NHLOA are still negotiating a new CBA as their previous agreement, signed in 2014, expires before the start of the season.

Referee Furman South on Life as an NHL Ref

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 10, 2019 | News, NHL | 0

NHL referee Furman South, a graduate of Robert Morris University, recently caught up with his alma mater to talk about life as a National Hockey League official

NHL Prospects Tournament Features Officials from ECHL, NHL Officiating Combine

by scoutingtherefs | Sep 6, 2019 | ECHL, News, NHL | 0

The 2019 NHL Prospects Tournament in Traverse City will feature officials from the ECHL as well as invitees from the NHL Officiating Exposure Combine.