Officially Speaking: Always Room For Improvement
OS’s goal is not to invent devious new ways to attack USA Hockey. Truth is, Colorado Springs does great work for amateur hockey. But there’s always room for improvement.
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by scoutingtherefs | Jul 1, 2020 | Officially Speaking | 0
OS’s goal is not to invent devious new ways to attack USA Hockey. Truth is, Colorado Springs does great work for amateur hockey. But there’s always room for improvement.
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In the latest Officially Speaking mailbag, Mark Lichtenfeld tackles closed-book tests, checking standards, and half-ice mite games
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Sep 22, 2019 | Officially Speaking | 0
Mark Lichtenfeld looks at how an an open-book exam test question relates to officials incorporating humility into their repertoire and admitting mistakes.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Sep 5, 2019 | Officially Speaking | 0
On-ice officials may feel the impacts of a recent California Supreme Court decision on the definition of ‘independent contractors’
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Aug 5, 2019 | Officially Speaking | 0
In the latest Officially Speaking, Mark Lichtenfeld challenges that all adult players be required to complete an open book rules test.
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Dec 27, 2018 | Officially Speaking | 0
Mark Lichtenfeld’s latest ‘Officially Speaking’ looks for players and coaches to master some of the well-known playing regulations
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Oct 18, 2018 | Officially Speaking | 0
A good referee will make an effort on the USA Hockey tests and apply their knowledge on the ice
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Dec 8, 2017 | Officially Speaking | 0
Officially Speaking’s Mark Lichtenfeld takes a look at USA Hockey’s rule changes for the 2017-18 season
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Apr 5, 2017 | News, Officially Speaking | 0
By Mark Lichtenfeld. Originally published at LetsPlayHockey.com: Getting an assignment to...
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Mar 24, 2017 | Officially Speaking | 0
By Mark Lichtenfeld. Originally published at LetsPlayHockey.com: Lots of officials have...
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By Mark Lichtenfeld. Originally published at LetsPlayHockey.com: Due to travel requirements...
Read Moreby scoutingtherefs | Feb 23, 2017 | Officially Speaking | 0
By Mark Lichtenfeld. Originally published at LetsPlayHockey.com: Everyone knows that OS is...
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