NHL Refs Starting Mini-Camp, Testing New Whistles
NHL Referees and Linesmen prepping for action with mini-camps in the hub cities, also testing out new whistles for Qualifiers and Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Month: July 2020
Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.42 – Bubble Hockey, Seattle Kraken, Lemieux Suspension, Ref Jerseys
The boys are back – in their respective bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton- plus Lemieux’s suspension (finally!), more ref trophy vote support, the Seattle Kraken, and possible ref jersey changes.
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Hub Life: NHL Leaders Discuss Life in the Bubble, Officiating Efforts
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman rallied his generals to talk ‘Hub Life’ and provide a status on the league’s Return to Play efforts, including an officiating update
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Rangers’ Lemieux Suspended Two Games for Interference
New York Rangers forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended two games for interference on Colorado Avalanche forward Joonas Donskoi.
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Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.41 – Playoff Refs, Maple Leafs Busted, Illegal Sticks, Lady Byng Voting
The referees and linesmen are set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We’ll talk officials getting back into game shape, the Leafs getting busted for refs in camp, illegal sticks, and letting the refs vote for the Lady Byng!
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Maple Leafs Blocked From Using Officials at Training Camp
The Toronto Maple Leafs were called for too many men on the ice by the NHL for using officials during training camp scrimmages
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NHL: Let Refs Vote for the Lady Byng Trophy
To recognize the players who best exhibit sportsmanship and gentlemanly play, let NHL referees and linesmen vote for the Lady Byng Trophy
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Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.40 – NHL Return to Play Impact on Referees and Linesmen
With the NHL releasing Return to Play info, Todd and Josh look at the impact on officials, schedules, travel, and camp, along with more overtime and Rob Shick’s ‘stache!
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NHL Names Referees and Linesmen for Play-In and 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs
The NHL has named the 20 referees and 20 linesmen taking the ice for the resumption of play and the start of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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The NHL Needs a Ref Draft for the Playoffs
Why not let the teams weigh in on which referees work the postseason? An NHL Playoff Ref Draft would do exactly that.
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