Day: January 15, 2021

Officials In Play as Puck Shots Turn To Goals

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 15, 2021 | News, NHL

A few NHL officials have been caught in the line of fire this season, with opportunistic teams quickly converting those unexpected puck bounces to goals.

Isles Goal Wiped Out After Rangers’ Challenge for Interference

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 15, 2021 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL

The first Coach’s Challenge of the 2020-21 season was a successful one, as the New York Rangers wiped out a goal by the rival Islanders.

No Suspension to Caps’ Dowd for High Hit on Sabres’ Staal

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 15, 2021 | News, Player Safety

No suspension, no fine for Washington Capitals forward Nic Dowd after his hit to the head of Buffalo Sabres center Eric Staal.

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.55 – Game On, Puck Tracking, Assignments, New Whistles

Posted by Josh Smith | Jan 15, 2021 | Podcast

Hockey is back! So is NHL Player Safety, with the first suspension coming, plus ref Kelly Sutherland’s season intro, fighting, puck tracking, ref divisional assignments, new whistles, and a new boss for AHL officials.