Month: February 2021

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 2/22/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 22, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

The NHL Referees and Linesmen taking the ice in the eight games on the National Hockey League schedule for February 22, 2021

Habs’ Danault Avoids Call on Spear to Throat of Sens’ Stützle

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 22, 2021 | News, NHL

Montreal’s Phillip Danault got away with one, avoiding a major penalty and a game misconduct for spearing Ottawa’s Tim Stützle in the throat.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 2/21/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 21, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Sunday’s NHL Referees and Linesmen working today’s four games, including Flyers vs. Bruins at Lake Tahoe

Habs Goal Confirmed, then Overturned via Video Review

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 21, 2021 | Coach's Challenge, News, NHL

Two separate video reviews were required for a goal by Montreal’s Jesperi Kotkaniemi, one confirming the goal, the second waving it off. Here’s why:

Kings’ Strand Fined For Cross-Checking

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 21, 2021 | News, NHL, Player Safety

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Austin Strand has been fined $3,168.10 for cross-checking Arizona Coyotes forward Conor Garland

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 2/20/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 20, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Here are today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen for Saturday, February 20, 2021, including the NHL’s Outdoors at Lake Tahoe game between the Avalanche and Golden Knights.

Linesman Screens Preds’ Goaltender on Blue Jackets’ Goal

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 19, 2021 | News, NHL

Linesman Ryan Galloway found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time on Thursday night, leading to a goal by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Ep.60 – Slippery Slopes and More Reviews?!

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 19, 2021 | Podcast

Are MORE video reviews the way to improve hockey? We’ll discuss, along with awarded goals, Thornton’s disallowed pair, high sticking reviews, and more.