Day: February 17, 2024

Referee Furman South Takes Puck to Face at Sens vs. Hawks

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 17, 2024 | News, NHL

Referee Furman South left Saturday’s game between the Ottawa Senators and Chicago Blackhawks after he was hit in the face with the puck.

Bruins’ Pastrnak Has Goal Disallowed Due to Interference vs. Kings

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 17, 2024 | News, NHL

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak had a goal disallowed due to goaltender interference on Saturday afternoon against the Los Angeles Kings.

Referee Dan O’Rourke is First NHL Official to Wear Neckguard

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 17, 2024 | News, NHL

Referee Dan O’Rourke appears to be the first NHL official to wear a neck guard in a National Hockey League game.

Scouting the Refs Podcast #194: The Puck’s Not Dead Yet!

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 17, 2024 | News, Podcast

This week’s #RefsPodcast: Rielly vs. Ridly: the incident, the suspension, the fallout. Zadorov suspended, Ullmark and Grzelcyk fined, continuous play goal, and a review of the NHL’s unwritten rules

ECHL’s Laviolette Mocks ‘Blind Refs’ After Ejection

Posted by Josh Smith | Feb 17, 2024 | ECHL, News

Wheeling Nailers forward Peter Laviolette let the refs know about his dissatisfaction with a penalty call by imitating a blind ref on his way off the ice.