Day: October 16, 2026

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Right in the Balinskis!

Posted by Josh Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | News, Podcast

Daisy down, Olivier goes spearfishing, Horvat hit, Vejmelka chucks, Rodrigues downgraded, interference, leaving the bench, rules court, and more!

Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 10/16/26

Posted by Josh Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | Tonight's Officials: NHL

Tonight’s NHL Referees and Linespersons for tonight’s 2 games. Tonight’s officials for 10/16/26:

Tonight’s OHL Referees and Linespersons – 10/16/26

Posted by Josh Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | Tonight's Officials: OHL

The OHL Referees and Linespersons for tonight’s 9 games. Tonight’s officials for 10/16/26:

Today’s AHL Referees and Linespersons – 10/16/26

Posted by Josh Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | Tonight's Officials: AHL

The AHL Referees and Linespersons for tonight’s 10 games. Tonight’s officials for 10/16/26:

Former NHLer Kevin Connauton Makes ECHL Officiating Debut

Posted by Josh Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | ECHL, News

Former NHLer Kevin Connauton will make his professional officiating debut tonight, working Steelheads vs. Goatheads in the ECHL – just six months after wrapping up his playing career

ECHL Officiating Updates for 2026-27

Posted by Josh Smith | Oct 16, 2026 | ECHL, News

The ECHL has updated its officiating roster for 2026-27 – and has increased the number of games to be handled by a two-ref crew. More on the changes and the lineup: