Month: December 2021

Blackhawks’ Connolly Suspended Four Games for Interference

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 19, 2021 | Player Safety

Chicago Blackhawks forward Brett Connolly has been suspended for four games for interference against Dallas Stars forward Tanner Kero

Blues’ Binnington Penalized for Removing Helmet

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

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington picked up a delay of game penalty for removing his helmet during a loss to the Winnipeg Jets

IIHF Names Referees and Linesmen for 2022 World Junior Championship

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 19, 2021 | International, News, World Juniors

Here are the IIHF Referees and Linesmen working the 2022 World Junior Championship in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta

Finland Defeats Russia on Overtime Empty Net Penalty

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 19, 2021 | International, News

It was a strange ending to Finland’s game against Russia in the 2021 Channel One Cup, where the overtime game-winner was scored without the puck actually going in.

Today’s NHL Referees and Linesmen – 12/19/21

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 19, 2021 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

The NHL Referees and Linesmen taking the ice for the four games still on the schedule for Sunday, December 19, 2021:

No Call on Kraken’s Lauzon For Boarding Oilers’ Sceviour

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 18, 2021 | News, NHL

Seattle Kraken defenseman Jeremy Lauzon avoided a boarding call for a dangerous hit on Edmonton Oilers center Colton Sceviour.

Report: Up to 13 NHL Officials in COVID Protocol

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 18, 2021 | News, NHL

As many as 13 NHL referees and linesmen are currently in COVID protocol, per John Shannon. Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek reported that “between 8-10” were impacted.

Hawks’ Connolly Ejected for Hit On Stars’ Kero

Posted by Josh Smith | Dec 18, 2021 | News, NHL

Chicago Blackhawks winger Brett Connolly was given a major penalty for interference and ejected for an illegal hit on Dallas Stars center Tanner Kero.