April 2010
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January 2010
2 posts
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Icing Rule Clarification
In an Adult League game last night, one of the refs in a 2 man system made a mistake when calling icing. The faceoff stayed in the zone and the non-offending team protested, saying the faceoff should be at center ice. This used to be the rule, but it was changed 2 years ago. The current ruling is:
Rule 620(f) - If the Officials shall have erred in calling an “icing the puck”
infraction...
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How To Properly Break Up A Hockey Fight
A scary incident occurred last week when a referee in Canada had his neck cut while breaking up a fight [store here]. This led to an interesting question posed by @oliveridley:
The answer is yes. However the risk greatly diminishes if you know what you are doing. Note: This information might also be useful for players who like to fight because it will let you know what to expect when the fists...
October 2009
1 post
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Frequently Asked Ice Hockey Referee Questions
I ref mens league and frequently there are some common questions that come up. Here I will try and narrow down the most common questions asked by adult league players. I have tried to simplify the answers in my own words, because sometimes the jargon used in the ref manual is too complicated and hard to understand.
Checking from behind - Rule 607
minor + misconduct or major + game
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September 2009
5 posts
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Sources: Heatley goes to Sharks in 3-team deal →
Dany Heatley is headed to the San Jose Sharks, NHL sources confirmed to ESPN’s John Buccigross.
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August 2009
2 posts
Boss of NHL officials to try comeback as referee →
Stephen Walkom, the NHL’s director of officiating, is leaving his position to attempt a comeback as a referee.
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July 2009
3 posts
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June 2009
5 posts
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May 2009
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April 2009
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DropIn Thursday April 30th @ 8:15p
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SHL - Team Swallow wins A League Championship!
Team Swallow took home the Gold medal and a 1st place victory in the 2009 Spring Session of the Springfield Hockey League finals with a win over team Bob Smith 7-4. At one time being down 5-0 the seasoned team Bob Smith veterans seemed to just give up as team Swallow was outplaying them to every puck. After a shaky season, team Swallow goaltending was at an all time high with Adam Schmitz playing...
NHL Thoughts
Hello frozen rubber disk fans. We are entering the third week of the playoffs and have eliminated only 3 of the 16 who have made it to the playoffs. The Blues were the first to get to the summer vacation and actually only missed a week of golf that players in Phoenix, Toronto and Florida have already enjoyed. They played with heart and spirit but unfortunately ran into the annual goaltending buzz...
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DropIn Success!
Last night’s dropIn was a major success, almost too major. 4 goalies attended and over 20 players were present. The teams were very evenly matched and I would say that was a perfect dropIn. Keep checking the site and if you are on Twitter make sure to follow @dropindanglers.com for dropIn updates.
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DropIn tonight @ 8:15p
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JD dissapointing loss to Team Bob Smith 12-8
In a hard fought, physical game Team Bob Smith out muscled and out skilled a weaker Jack Daniel’s team. Goaltender Ryan Mueller did his best to stop the Team Bob Smith offense, but after being tied late in the 3rd period Team JD could not hold on. Brothers Bob and Paul Saitta again had an amazing night, counting for 7 of the 8 goals team JD had. Captain Brian Moseley had this to say after...
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Team Catalystix Clinches Playoff Berth
Team Catalystix clinched a playoff berth by beating Team Bennett in an exciting and hard fought game late Sunday night. After scoring 2 goals in the first minute of the game, Team Catalystix held the lead throughout the game despite best efforts by Bennett goaltender Shawn Elder, who played excellent in the second and third periods.
On the other side of the ice goalie Zach Kral put on a show by...
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Jack Daniels posts a 2 game win streak heading...
With last nights victory over Finnegans Wake, team Jack Daniels is looking hot headed into the playoffs. After being down 4-1 at the end of the first, brother duo Bob and Paul Saitta refused to quit. Scoring a furry of goals in the second period team JD took the lead with a goal by Matt Burger, backdoor. Matt Burger had this to say:
“The first period was rough for us, we even scored a goal...
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DropIn Canceled!
The A League games were canceled Monday night and rescheduled for Thursday night.
Smith v Swallow @ 8:15p
Jack Daniels* v Finnegans Wake @ 9:45p
*Brian Heerman will be playing goalie for Jack Daniels.
There was a Drop schedueld for Thursday, but it is cancelled. Sorry guys.
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A League Cancelled
Apparently one of the compressors at the ice rink broke, causing the ice to melt last night. Games have been rescheduled, dates and times are not available on the MediaCom Ice park website. You should call the rink to find out what time your games are.
C League is still on for Tuesday night.
Hell's Frozen Over...hockey blog
Get the skates out! The two worst teams in the NHL West are both playoff bound! The virginal Blue Jackets and the former playoff record holder StL Blues are heading to the post season.
There is more in common than just a moniker of Blue. Their goalies are the Free Mason’s of hockey earning close to minimum for maximum effort. Blues advanced all the way up to 6th and dodged the first round...
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A League - Jack Daniels v Bob Smith
After being down 2-1 at the end of the period, a rejuvenated Jack Daniels team dug in their heels and played with purpose. Thanks to the Saitta brothers amazing rally in the 2nd period scoring 4 unanswered goals, team JD took the lead and never looked back.
Stand in JD goaltender Ryan Mueller (also goaltender for team Finnegans) made it look easy as he shut down Team Bob Smith All-Star brothers,...
B League April 5th
Holmes v Catalystix - 6p
The highlight to this game was the multi goal game scored by captain Mike LaBroad. Through battling in front of the net, Mike scored 2 goals, including the game tie-ing goal. The game went to a shootout where Catalystix won. Rick Morsovillo scored in the shootout to win the game.
Lloyd-Smith v Adcock - 7:30p
I reffed this game and it was the battle of goaltending....
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THE BLACK AND WHITE ADVISIOR (Refs Corner)
The puck is shot out of play…
Where is the ensuing faceoff held?
This is a common question I get in Mens League. For example sake, say the Blues are playing the Blackhawks, and Brad Boyes is in the offensive zone and takes a shot which hits the crossbar and deflects out of play. Where is the faceoff?
The faceoff comes out of the zone and is conducted at the nearest neutral zone...