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Posts About "Scouting the Refs"

Fixing The NHL: Four Easy Rule Changes

Fixing The NHL: Four Easy Rule Changes

May 23rd, 2017 The NHL has an officiating problem. I don't mean that in the sense that the league's referees and linesmen themselves are the problem. Hockey is a fast, nuanced sport, and the on-ice officials are no worse than their NFL or NBA counterparts. Nor am I of the opinion that NHL officiating is progressively getting worse. Since the dawn...
Ref Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements

Ref Roundup: Playoff Refs, Respect, Retirements

April 16th, 2015 It's playoff time, and that means 14 teams have seen their respective seasons come to an end.  The same is true for a large number of on-ice officials. Of the 43 referees and 36 linesmen who've worked in the NHL this season, only 20 of each make the cut for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.  Retired referee Kerry Fraser joined TSN 690's Off...
Scouting the Refs: Stanley Cup Final - Game 3

Scouting the Refs: Stanley Cup Final - Game 3

June 17th, 2013 The most important men stepping on the ice tonight will not be wearing the black and gold of the Bruins or the classic red and black of the Blackhawks.  They also won't be wearing a finely-tailored tuxedo with a gold lamé vest and bowtie. (Apologies to Rene Rancourt) No, the men who’ll help decide the flow (though hopefully...
Scouting The Refs: Stanley Cup Final - Game 1

Scouting The Refs: Stanley Cup Final - Game 1

June 12th, 2013 Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals kicks off tonight at the United Center.  Taking the ice in Chicago will be four men who will have a profound impact on the game – the officials. Chris Rooney and Brad Watson are tonight’s referees.  The linesmen will be Shane Heyer and Jonny Murphy. This is just the third time Rooney and Watson...
Scouting The Refs: Walkom, Furlatt, Joannette, & O'Rourke Out

Scouting The Refs: Walkom, Furlatt, Joannette, & O'Rourke Out

June 11th, 2013 The officials for the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals will be Wes McCauley, Dan O'Halloran, Chris Rooney and Brad Watson.  Manning the lines will be Shane Heyer, Brian Murphy, Pierre Racicot and Jay Sharrers. Not making the cut this round:  Stephen Walkom, Eric Furlatt, Marc Joannette, and Dan O’Rourke.  Let’s take a look back at the...
Scouting the Refs: Penguins/Bruins Game 4

Scouting the Refs: Penguins/Bruins Game 4

June 7th, 2013 Stephen Walkom and Eric Furlatt are set to officiate tonight's game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Boston Bruins at the TD Garden.  Shane Heyer and Brad Kovachik will be the linesmen for Game 4. Walkom and Furlatt have officiated three games together this postseason: Game 1 of Kings/Sharks, which saw only four minor...
Scouting the Refs: Blackhawks/Kings - Game 4

Scouting the Refs: Blackhawks/Kings - Game 4

June 6th, 2013 Tonight’s referees for Game 4 of the Western Conference Final between the Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings are Brad Watson and Chris Rooney. Pierre Racicot and Jay Sharrers are the linesmen. Last time out, things got a little ugly between the Blackhawks and the Kings. Game 3 saw some chippy play, including a double-minor to...
Scouting the Refs: Blackhawks/Kings – Game 3

Scouting the Refs: Blackhawks/Kings – Game 3

June 4th, 2013 The men in stripes for tonight’s Game 3 in Los Angeles will be Stephen Walkom and Eric Furlatt.  This dynamic duo has officiated six games together in the playoffs, averaging 6.8 penalties per game in those matches. Manning the bluelines will be Brad Kovachik and Shane Heyer. Stephen Walkom #24 Walkom is a veteran offical who also...
Scouting the Refs: Penguins/Bruins - Game 2

Scouting the Refs: Penguins/Bruins - Game 2

June 3rd, 2013 It's a quick turnaround and a 462-mile trek for tonight's officials. The crew from the opening game between the Blackhawks and Kings will take to the ice for Game 2 between the Penguins and Bruins. Wes McCauley and Dan O’Halloran will be tonight’s referees, with Jonny Murray and Jean Morin manning the bluelines. This is the second...
Scouting the Refs: Blackhawks/Kings - Game One

Scouting the Refs: Blackhawks/Kings - Game One

June 1st, 2013 Game One of the Western Conference Finals will take place today at Chicago's United Center.  As the Blackhawks and Kings take to they ice, they'll do so along side the men who may help determine its outcome: the officials. Officiating today's opening game are referees Wes McCauley and Dan O'Halloran.  They'll be joined by linesmen...
Scouting the Refs: Conference Finals

Scouting the Refs: Conference Finals

May 31st, 2013 Another round of playoff hockey, another round of cuts for the officiating team. Gone are Brad Meier, Tom Kowal, Chris Lee, and Kevin Pollock.  They join the referees cut after the first round – veteran Paul Devorski, Greg Kimmerly, Steve Kozari, Mike Leggo, Tim Peel, Brian Pochmara, Francois St. Laurent, and Kelly Sutherland –...
Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game Four

Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game Four

May 23rd, 2013 The men in stripes for tonight’s Game 4 at Madison Square Garden will be Stephen Walkom and Eric Furlatt. This dynamic duo has officiated four games together in the playoffs, averaging six penalties per game. Calls have been fairly distributed between the home and road teams, with 13 against the hosts and 11 against the...
Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game Three

Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game Three

May 21st, 2013 The Bruins and Rangers will take to the ice for Game 3 tonight at Madison Square Garden. Equally important will be the men skating beside them – tonight’s referees: Dan O’Rourke and Kevin Pollock. O’Rourke and Pollock are coming off Game 1 of Red Wings/Blackhawks, a game Chicago won 4-1. Calls were right down the middle, with...
Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game One

Rangers vs. Bruins: Scouting the Refs, Game One

May 16th, 2013 How much do you know about the men that will be wearing the striped sweaters for tonight's game?  One is a Boston native and the other was called "a terrible official" by Rangers' coach John Tortorella.  Does that make you nervous, Rangers fans? Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semi-finals matchup between the New York Rangers and...

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