12.27.13 - Scouting The Refs

Day: December 27, 2013

Tonight’s Officials – 12/27/13

Dec 27, 2013 | Tonight's Officials

Ottawa Senators @ Boston Bruins Referees: Wes McCauley (4) 3.1 minors/gm. 9.8 total PIM/game Favors home team (46.1% of calls against home team) Chris Rooney (5) 4.8 minors/gm. 14.2 total PIM/game Favors home team (45.8% of calls against home team) Linesmen: Brian Murphy (93) & Tony Sericolo (84) Columbus Blue Jackets @ New Jersey Devils Referees: Jean Hebert (15) 3.8 minors/gm. 12.1 total PIM/game Favors home team (47.8% of calls against home team) Dave Jackson (8) 3.9 minors/gm. 10.6 total PIM/game Favors road team slightly (51.0% of calls against home team) Linesmen: Scott Driscoll (68), Pierre Racicot (65) New...

15-Game Suspension Upheld for Bruins’ Thornton

Dec 27, 2013 | News, Player Safety

Shawn Thornton’s 15-game suspension has been upheld by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. From the NHL: Commissioner Gary Bettman today upheld the 15-game suspension that was assessed to Boston Bruins forward Shawn Thornton by the Department of Player Safety for punching and injuring an unsuspecting opponent, Brooks Orpik of the Pittsburgh Penguins, in NHL Game No. 438 at Boston on Dec. 7. Commissioner Bettman heard Thornton’s appeal at a hearing in New York on Friday, Dec. 20. The original decision was assessed Dec. 14. The incident occurred at 11:06 of the first period. Thornton was assessed a match penalty for violating NHL Rule 46.15. ...