Linesman Takes Punch as Wild, Stars Scrap
Linesman C.J. Murray took a hard right breaking up a fight between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild in retaliation for a late hit on Roope Hintz
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Month: September 2022
Kraken’s Melanson Suspended Two Games for Illegal Check to Head
Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson has been suspended two games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers winger James Hamblin.
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Penguins’ Petry Fined $5000 for Roughing
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Jeff Petry has been fined $5000 for roughing after a punch to the head of Detroit Red Wings forward Jonatan Berggren.
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Habs Ruled Offside on Pezzetta Goal
The NHL’s Situation Room was called into preseason action when the New Jersey Devils challenged that the Montreal Canadiens were offside prior to a goal from Michael Pezzetta.
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Kraken’s Melanson Faces Hearing for Illegal Hit
Seattle Kraken forward Jacob Melanson will have a hearing with Player Safety after an illegal check to the head against the Edmonton Oilers
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NHL Linesman Kory Nagy Retires
NHL linesman Kory Nagy, who was entering his sixth season as an NHL linesman, will be hanging up his whistle.
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AAHA to Highlight Local Officials
The Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association (AAHA) will be featuring their officials this season, in hopes of helping people learn more about the stripes.
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ECHL Referees and Linespeople for 2022-23 Season
The ECHL has updated its officiating roster for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Here are the 2022-23 referees and linespeople.
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Scouting the Refs Podcast #129 – Making Up The Rules
NHL players shared their rule change suggestions with ESPN – Todd and Josh break them down, including the trapezoid, offside, coach’s challenges, OT, and more
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Ads Coming to NHL Officials’ Jerseys
Nine teams have debuted jersey sponsors for the 2022-23 season. Will the officials’ jerseys be next — and, if so, who might be the sponsor?
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