by Rory Boylen - November 12, 2009 2:00 PM EST
This week in our exploration of the world of officiating, we look at how refs communicate with the men behind the bench.
“When dealing with a player or coach, I try to be empathetic, I say, ‘Listen, I know where you’re coming from, there was a call missed or whatever, I’d be pissed off at you, too, but this is the way it’s going to be and we have to go on from here.
by Rory Boylen - October 29, 2009 11:50 AM EDT
A part of keeping order in a game is being able to talk with players so everybody understands what's going on.
“It’s constant communication and most of them are respectful and appreciate that...
Except there’s been a couple guys over the years who just tell you to shut the f--- up, so you know what? That’s fine.
by Rory Boylen - October 15, 2009 11:30 AM EDT
This week in our feature about the world of officiating, we explore how injuries can impact the men in stripes, too.
"I was a police officer with the OPP for 10 years and people used to ask me why I left the police force to go into refereeing and I said: ‘Pucks only hurt; bullets kill.
by Rory Boylen - October 1, 2009 1:35 PM EDT
THN's new feature examining the trials and tribulations of the men in stripes looks at the challenge of getting to the NHL.
“If you don’t have butterflies and you’re not nervous for your first game then, I’m not sure you’re in the proper business.
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Which team has been hit worst by injuries this season?
“I don’t know if I’ll ever feel 100 percent this year.”
- New Jersey's Patrik Elias, who is recovering from hip and groin surgeries and has two points in five games this season.
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