Month: August 2014

Ref Reading: DBD’s Fan Guide to NHL Officiating

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 31, 2014 | Ref Reading

From Erin Bolen at Defending Big D comes a terrific breakdown of NHL officiating for the...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 29, 2014 | News

NHL referee Don Van Massenhoven recently retired from the National Hockey League after a 23-year...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 29, 2014 | Ref Reading

The Ontario Minor Hockey Association recently sat down to talk with one of their former officials,...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 27, 2014 | Features, News

Officiating in the NHL is a highly-competitive, high-pressure job. NHL referees and linesmen put...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 27, 2014 | News

NHL referee Graham Skilliter has been promoted to full-time NHL referee. The Saskatoon...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 26, 2014 | Ref Reading

Linesman Kevin Collins spent 28 years in stripes, from 1977 to 2005, manning the bluelines in the...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 25, 2014 | News

The latest official to be joining the ranks of the NHL crew is Kendrick Nicholson. Nicholson got...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 22, 2014 | News

Long-time NHL official Frank Udvari recently passed away at the age of 90. He spent 15 years as...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 21, 2014 | Ref Reading

The NHL Exposure Combine recently took place in Buffalo, New York. Hockey officials – as...

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 19, 2014 | Ref Reading

It’s always cool to see a ref’s-eye-view of a hockey game, no matter what level....