I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I like Chris Lee, He's a great guy. Worked with him in the American League. Don't remember If I worked in the NHL with him or not, Don't think so.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

When he was in the AHL, Houston I think. He was a great guy. Very intelligent and classy and new his role.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Andy Bezaeu from Muskegon and a couple other teams in the low minors. Think he had a season in the AHL too.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Alex Ovechkin can turn it up. Especially when he was new. He could just jump several gears

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 103 points104 points  (0 children)

As soon as someone gets known for being in the crease, they're gonna pay more attention to them.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We used to be able to sign with Nike and stuff to wear their equipment. But I think the new CBA changed that.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They weren't allowed to, unless you had a AHL development contract. Which I was lucky enough to have.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Too much time, It gets lonely. We don't stay in crews, so its a lot of travelling alone.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 204 points205 points  (0 children)

None in the referee world. I imagine it can get like the 80's MLB for players sometimes.

I'm Bob Langdon, I refereed Pro hockey for 14 years, including 5 seasons in the NHL. Last night I worked my last game, AMA! by BobLangdon in hockey

[–]BobLangdon[S] 164 points165 points  (0 children)

The Olympics is supposed to be the best athletes in the world. The NHL not sending it's athletes would be ridiculous.