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Approaching the Playoffs as a Referee
So playoffs are here, or right around the corner depending on the leagues you are working. It’s always a fun time of the year – where emotions are amped-up, and the game gets a little faster and more intense. Whether you are working playoffs for Atom or the NHL, you are asked to perform to […]
The Strength to Make the Right Call
Referees have to think about a lot of things when they are on the ice. The number of players, where the puck is, are just 2 of the hundreds of other things that are going on at any given time on the ice.The teams of referees and linesmen are trying to
How Important is Skating Ability as an Official?
For this week’s blog – I wanted to touch on another important topic, and that’s skating. The speed of the game has gotten so fast that it has become critical for officials to be able to match that speed. The reason why this is so important is because of how crucial it is to have […]
Mentorship and Progressing in Officiating
Seeing as Brandon and Craig had a great discussion about Mentorship, I thought I would pull out this article I wrote a few months back on the same subject: I have often heard it said: “Those who can do, and those who can’t teach”. I guess that after a few years of officiating I might […]
How to Run a Face-Off: A Guide for Linesman
This week I wanted to touch on the topic of face-offs. Face-offs are where linesman make their money, especially in the professional ranks. For someone starting out they seem straightforward enough – however what goes into running a good face-off? Firstly, for most leagues there are only 9 spots where face-offs can occur, the center […]