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On the podcast – we got the opportunity to interview legendary linesman Wayne Bonney. Wayne got an early start to officiating, and reached the WHA at the tender age of 18. He encountered quite a bit of success and got to work the WHA finals before making the switch to the NHL along with five […]

On episode 18 of the Team Stripes Podcast, Brandon sits down with former NHL linesman, Andy McElman. A Chicago native, Andy got to work 1500 games in the NHL, retiring after his 1500th game working the lines of his hometown team, the Chicago Blackhawks. Andy had an interesting journey to the NHL, really getting his […]

On the most recent episode of the Team Stripes Podcast, we got to talk with Keith Kaval. Keith has one of the most impressive officiating resume’s you will ever see – having worked the AHL, KHL, ECHL, NCAA, OHL, WHL, among others. In our interview, Keith talks about how he started out as a goalie, […]

This week we had the opportunity to interview QMJHL Linesman Mat Hicks. Mat just completed his 7th season in the “Q” – topping it off by working the league finals, the President’s Cup. This year he also got to work the World Junior A Challenge, as well as the CIS Nationals. In this episode we talk […]

Team Stripes is always looking for ways to strengthen our referee community – and we are proud to say we are working together with Officials 101 (http://officials101.com/) to offer great content to both of our audiences. Be sure to check out their website for a wide assortment of resources for referees of all sports! Their […]