Month: July 2020

NHL Refs Starting Mini-Camp, Testing New Whistles

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 24, 2020 | News, NHL

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

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.42 – Bubble Hockey, Seattle Kraken, Lemieux Suspension, Ref Jerseys

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 23, 2020 | Podcast

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.

Hub Life: NHL Leaders Discuss Life in the Bubble, Officiating Efforts

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 23, 2020 | News, NHL

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

Rangers’ Lemieux Suspended Two Games for Interference

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 21, 2020 | News, NHL, Player Safety

New York Rangers forward Brendan Lemieux has been suspended two games for interference on Colorado Avalanche forward Joonas Donskoi.

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.41 – Playoff Refs, Maple Leafs Busted, Illegal Sticks, Lady Byng Voting

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 17, 2020 | Podcast

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!

Maple Leafs Blocked From Using Officials at Training Camp

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 16, 2020 | News, NHL

The Toronto Maple Leafs were called for too many men on the ice by the NHL for using officials during training camp scrimmages

NHL: Let Refs Vote for the Lady Byng Trophy

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 15, 2020 | News, NHL

To recognize the players who best exhibit sportsmanship and gentlemanly play, let NHL referees and linesmen vote for the Lady Byng Trophy

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.40 – NHL Return to Play Impact on Referees and Linesmen

Posted by Josh Smith | Jul 9, 2020 | Podcast

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!