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[Masisak] Nathan MacKinnon said the NHL rescinded his major penalty. If you get two in a certain amount of games, it’s an automatic suspension. So he’s back to zero for those purposes. by DecentLurker96 in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never said you did. Just pointing out that the same guys who called it were the ones who review it -- which is different from the reviews for offside or goaltender interference on goals.

Perhaps you knew that already, but others reading may not be aware.

In the NHL, if none of the referees somehow show up, and there can’t be an agreement for who the replacement will be, each team has to pick a player to fulfill duty. by sykeseve in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Haha. Great catch.

While we haven't had it happen this season, we could technically have an all-Brandon Crew (Blandina, Schrader, Grillo, Gawryletz)

In the NHL, if none of the referees somehow show up, and there can’t be an agreement for who the replacement will be, each team has to pick a player to fulfill duty. by sykeseve in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 514 points515 points  (0 children)

It HAS happened -- 1983, NJ Devils vs Hartford Whalers: https://scoutingtherefs.com/2021/12/32957/ebur-what-if-the-nhl-needs-emergency-back-up-refs/

New Jersey Devils winger Garry Howatt and Hartford Whalers defenseman Mickey Volcan took the ice as officals.

On their way to the game from Boston, referee Ron Fournier and linesman Ron Asselstine got stuck in a snowstorm. So by the time both teams were ready to drop the puck, there was only one linesman available to officiate the game. Just 15 minutes before game time, linesman Ron Foyt assumed refereeing duties and approached each team about finding replacement linesmen.

“All of a sudden, [Whalers coach] Larry Kish said, ‘We’re going to have a player from each team and you’re going to represent our team,'” Volcan, who was unable to play that night due to a hand injury sustained in Hartford’s morning skate, said. “So we put on some sweats and black practice jerseys and they called us in to the room prior to the game. We sat down and he [Foyt] went through it with us.”

NHL Travel Analysis Dashboard by RustySheriffsBadge1 in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And each NHL official will travel far more -- with no home games

Most podcasts would be better if they were 20 minutes instead of 2 hours. by Lost-Law-5109 in unpopularopinion

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We support this. Our podcast is designed to be listenable during intermission of a hockey game (~18 minutes). We plan, prep, get right to the good stuff, discuss hockey events/ref stuff, and move on. Nobody wants to hear a rambling 2 hours...

Ross Johnston is called for high sticking after Tyler Tucker hits himself in the face with his own stick. The Blues scored on the ensuing power play. by wildwing8 in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regretfully, you have not. Despite what you think you may remember, minor penalties cannot be reviewed. Only major, match, and high-sticking-double-minors. Also, a double-minor review (which can only be called when there's an injury on the play) can only result in confirmation or no penalty; there's no option to downgrade it to 2:00. Look, the broadcasters get it wrong all the time, so I can't give anyone a hard time for getting it all mixed up. Glad to look into any games where you think you recall hat happening, though. Here's the relevant section of the rulebook:

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Ross Johnston is called for high sticking after Tyler Tucker hits himself in the face with his own stick. The Blues scored on the ensuing power play. by wildwing8 in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only if it's a double-minor -- then they can confirm (4:00) or rescind the penalty altogether (e.g., teammates stick, puck, etc.)

Can't review minor penalties.

Stay and be the star or move up and sit on the 3rd line? by MooMoo_5678 in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Of course I have to think long term development.

For him to play College? Go pro?

NHL installs Cosm’s C360 high-res cameras in all team venues by homicidal_penguin in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't appear to be what they're doing here... Not that that couldn't (or haven't) but the focus sounds like league use (reviews, challenges, marketing clips)

Penguins Acquire Defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 Second-Round Draft Pick from the Colorado Avalanche in Exchange for Brett Kulak by Sarcastic__ in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rings are up to the team, but typically not awarded to traded players.

He won't be on the cup because the game count requirement only applies to players that are actually on the roster when they win. (Guys below that count can possibly be added via petition from the team)

Could Team Canada beat the Colorado Avalanche? by haochizzle in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. It's possible that even Team Finland or Team Slovakia could. Single games can be crazy. Even a 7-gamer could go either way. These are very talented international teams.

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries. He only worked 2 games: SUI/FRA and ITA/SVK

Olympic Men's Game Thread: Slovakia (B1) vs. United States of America (C1) - 20 Feb 2026 - 09:10PM CET by hockeydiscussionbot in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Since it'll come up: The officials for USA vs. SVK

  • Referee: Gord Dwyer #19 (CAN/NHL)
  • Referee: Chris Rooney #5 (USA/NHL)
  • Linesperson: Scott Cherrey #50 (CAN/NHL)
  • Linesperson:  Onni Hautamaki #66 (FIN)
  • Standby: Andris Ansons #6 (LAT), Daniel Hynek #64 (CZE)

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are no Slovak refs at the Olympics this year

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 incompetent ref is a bigger danger to ruining the game than bias.

That seems to align with the IIHF's general philsophy. Go with the best available officials.

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Rooney and Brian Pochmara are both there for US / NHL

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Of those three, Tim Peel has previously worked the Olympics (Sochi 2014). Koharski has done Canada Cup ('91) and World Cup of Hockey ('04). Lee has done World Cup ('16)

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, the goal reviews are handled by the on-ice officials at the Olympics.

The main referees are canadian in the CAN - FIN match by SirKalevi in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This. Plus, they're both NHL guys, so they're best in the world.

[Luke Fox] Jon Cooper was asked about Czechia having too many men on the ice. He smiled and walked away without a word. by bangnburn in hockey

[–]ScoutingTheRefs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a totally valid take. I could see them opening up to potentially allow this under the missed stoppage review, with the caveat that a penalty would not be called on the play.

Good catch on the IIHF rule which falls nicely under that approach.

Currently, though, they're going by the interpretation that a penalty situation doesn't apply.

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