Month: August 2020

Stars’ Khudobin Busted For Illegal Stick Tape

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 16, 2020 | News, NHL, Rules

Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin had to make an unplanned equipment change after his stick tape was found to be illegal.

Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 8/16/20

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 16, 2020 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Sunday’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen for August 16: Caps/Isles, Stars/Flames, Golden Knights/Blackhawks, Flyers/Habs, and Blues/Canucks

Referee Kevin Pollock Injured at Bruins/Canes

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

Referee Kevin Pollock was injured after being hit by a puck during Saturday’s game between the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes.

Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 8/15/20

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 15, 2020 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

The NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen for Saturday, August 15, 2020: BOS/CAR, COL/ARI, TBL/CBJ, and VGK/CHI

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.45 – Coach Fines, Overtimes, Lost Blades, and Diving Offsides

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 14, 2020 | Podcast

Brind’Amour’s out $25K for his thoughts on officiating, lost skate blades, diving to avoid offside calls, and overtime – from the non-calls to the penalty standard.

Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Referees and Linesmen – 8/14/20

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 14, 2020 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Friday’s NHL Referees and Linesmen for five Stanley Cup Playoff Games: ARI/COL, MTL/PHI, VAN/STL, NYI/WSH, and DAL/CGY

Flames’ Mangiapane Has Goal Waved Off For ‘Distinct Kicking Motion’

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 14, 2020 | News, NHL, Situation Room

Calgary Flames winger Andrew Mangiapane had his third-period goal wiped out due to a distinct kicking motion.

Hurricanes No-Goal Confirmed After Coach’s Challenge

Posted by Josh Smith | Aug 13, 2020 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL

The Coach’s Challenge is proving to be quite a challenge for the Carolina Hurricanes. For the second time in two games, coach Rod Brind’Amour’s club found themselves on the losing end of a challenge.