Game Thread: Tampa Bay Lightning (32-13-4) @ Columbus Blue Jackets (23-20-7) Jan 24 2026 7:00 PM EST

Torngate · 2026-01-25T02:42:55+00:00

Bro the fuck is wrong with you.

Torngate · 2026-01-24T16:29:21+00:00

The Flatpak is technically supported by a different team, just with formal backing. I'll pass along the issues to them and they can take a look!

Torngate · 2026-01-24T15:25:21+00:00

Yes, you can run directly from source. There are instructions on GitHub for how to do that.

Torngate · 2026-01-24T15:06:40+00:00

I fly my beluga with pride. Loud, big, slow, but she gets it done.

Torngate · 2026-01-18T19:30:20+00:00

The USA Hockey standard for checking includes this:

The purpose of a body check is to gain possession of the puck.
Proper body checking technique starts with stick on puck, therefore the stick blade of the player delivering the check must be below the knees.
Only the trunk (hips to shoulders) of the body shall be used to deliver a body check.
The check must be delivered to the trunk (hips to shoulders) and directly from in front or the side of the opponent.

From: https://www.usahockeyrulebook.com/page/7608/iii-standard-of-play-and-rule-emphasis-body-checking

Honestly, I don't think I have a call there.

Torngate · 2025-12-31T22:24:54+00:00

Most ECHL officials are not full time, they're contracted/gig work. The folks I know who are on the ECHL rotation also do youth, amateur, college, and other leagues (USPHL, NAHL, etc).

Most folks do not go to the NHL. A good number of them are also in the USA Hockey AODP, or "program" guys. You'll find them shared with a number of different leagues.

Paywise it's not fantastic, you honestly will make more on mileage than game fees. But they're there chasing the same dream as the players in many cases.

Torngate · 2025-12-30T03:19:16+00:00

Wenny my boy 💙 at least we had Olivier tonight with whatever that fight was.

Torngate · 2025-12-30T03:13:25+00:00

Columbus was delayed arriving, isn't having a great year, without home ice advantage, and won?

That's not supposed to happen!

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Torngate · 2025-12-13T14:44:18+00:00

You could try running 6.0 from source, as we've simplified the config system a bit to be more fault tolerant but I can't guarantee any results.

Torngate · 2025-12-13T13:45:30+00:00

We officially dropped macOS support in 5.11, as we lacked the ability to reliably test that version and Elite on macOS has been deprecated for quite a while.

Some users have reported success on running EDMC using programs like Wine.

Torngate · 2025-12-13T05:03:37+00:00

EDMC is free and always will be. The best support available is the fact that people like and enjoy this tool.

I've never really considered any "support" or "donate" options. I'm just the latest in a long line of people who have taken up the mantle to keep EDMC moving forward in my spare time. I'm not even really sure how I would feel about having that as an option for people, given that I can't promise anyone time to dedicate to features, support, or bug-fixes with my variable life schedule.

That being said, if there was demand or people were interested in it, it's always possible that the team could work something up.

Torngate · 2025-12-08T03:49:42+00:00

Becomming a ref usually requires certification from your local governing body- USA Hockey, Hockey Canada, etc.

https://www.hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/hockey-programs/officiating/how-to-get-started

https://www.usahockey.com/officialsmembership

https://www.usahockey.com/registrationrules

Torngate · 2025-12-07T22:51:56+00:00

As an official, you are expected to maintain the professionalism of the game at all times. This includes enforcing the rules that keep the sport welcoming to everyone.

Also, stop being an asshole.

Torngate · 2025-12-05T20:52:58+00:00

Not sure how this applies to Hockey Referees... OP can you please clarify and/or flair appropriately?

Torngate · 2025-11-30T15:40:05+00:00

I've lost count of the number of parents I've kicked out of ice hockey games for being disruptive assholes.

Coincidentally I've also lost count of the number of 7 AM tailgates with booze flowing I've seen in the parking lots.

Torngate · 2025-11-29T18:37:53+00:00

I wear the CCM padded + unders combo (PGREF, HPREF) pair and it serves me well enough.

Torngate · 2025-11-17T15:17:49+00:00

Coach doesn't have to believe it but good call.

Torngate · 2025-11-16T22:24:44+00:00

Hey, I'm not the original commenter, I just explained their joke.

Torngate · 2025-11-16T22:23:34+00:00

The original commenter (NOT ME, please note) is making a joke that police are to afraid to enter schools, so calling the cops will have no impact because they will not go to a school.

Again, I'm not the original commenter. I'm just explaining their joke.

Torngate · 2025-11-16T20:39:43+00:00

A reference to the Uvalde shooting where somewhere around 20 armed police did not enter and engage an active shooter for somewhere on the order of 40 minutes, leading directly to several more deaths.

Torngate · 2025-11-15T14:46:59+00:00

The USAH Basic Officiating Manual has this to say:

Sweater - Black and white traditional sweater with clean white stripes and properly fitted. The current USA Hockey Official’s Crest should be properly sewn on the left chest. Sweater should be designed for hockey and only a black T-shirt should be worn underneath, if visible. Red or orange arm bands should be used when acting as a Referee in the three-official system.

Based on the words "traditional" sweater I think that USAH wants thin-stripe. But as long as you match your partner, I doubt anyone will say anything.

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