4.12.14 - Scouting The Refs

Tonight’s Frozen Four National Championship Officials

Apr 12, 2014 | College Hockey, Tonight's Officials

Just met with tonight’s officiating crew — best of luck to them. Hoping for a great game out there: Union College vs. Minnesota – 7:30pm Tonight’s crew called a clean, tight game last time out. All four worked the semi-final matchup between North Dakota and Minnesota on Thursday night Referees: Geoff Miller Referee in AHL, ECHL, Hockey East 2008 Northeastern grad Worked this penalty-filled AHL game Ryan Hersey Referee in AHL, Hockey East Linesmen: Tommy George, Bob Bernard George worked the lines for the 2014 Sochi Olympics Both Bernard & George work in the AHL We’ll be talking with the crew...

Today’s NHL Referees – 4/12/14

Apr 12, 2014 | Tonight's Officials

Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins – 12:30pm Referees: Greg Kimmerly #18 3.4 minor penalties per game 11.2 total PIM per game Calls even home/road (3.8% more minors called on road team Dan O’Halloran #13 3.4 minor penalties per game 9.0 total PIM per game Calls even home/road (2.2% more minors called on road team) Linesmen: Steve Barton #59, Scott Cherrey #50 Philadelphia Flyers at Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:00pm Referees: Marc Joannette #25 3.5 minor penalties per game 10.7 total PIM per game Favors home team (7.9% more minors called on road team) Chris Rooney #5 4.2 minor penalties per game...

Frozen Four Referees – Semi-Finals

Apr 12, 2014 | College Hockey

Referees for the Frozen Four Final between Union and Minnesota will be available later today. The officials for the Semi-Final matchups were: Union College vs. Boston College Referees: Marco Hunt Minnesota native WCHA, HockeyEast Official Steve McInchak OHL, HockeyEast Official Linesmen: Nick Bradshaw, Sam Shikowsky Penalties: BC – 3 minors Union – 2 minors, 1 major (checking from behind) North Dakota vs. Minnesota Referees: Geoff Miller Referee in AHL, ECHL, Hockey East, 2008 Northeastern grad Worked this penalty-filled AHL game Ryan Hersey Referee in AHL, Hockey East This duo had previously worked North Dakota vs Ferris Stats Linesmen: Bob Bernard, Tommy George Tommy George worked the 2014 Sochi Olympics Both Bernard & George work in the AHL Penalties: ND – 1 minor (Too Many Men) Minnesota – 2...

Wild’s Rupp Suspended Four Games For Hit on Blues’ T.J. Oshie

Apr 12, 2014 | News, Player Safety

Minnesota Wild forward Mike Rupp has been suspended four games for an illegal hit to the head of the Sl. Louis Blues’ T.J. Oshie. Rupp was given a match-penalty on the play. Referees for the game were Jean Hebert (#15) and Dennis LaRue (#14). Wild coach Darryl Sydor said Minny wasn't trying to "send message" with Rupp hit on Oshie. "We didn't mark anybody." #MvsW — Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) April 11, 2014 Oshie did not return to the game. He also missed the Blues’ 3-0 loss to the Dallas Stars on Friday night and is day-to-day for the Blues’...