May 28, 2020
Looking back at linesman Pat Dapuzzo's injury and safety improvements, officials working in hub cities, rule changes to pucks out of play and line changes, and considering the impact of player tracking on suspensions. Oh, and an unexpected interruption from Nick Bonino.
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May 22, 2020
Todd and Josh discuss the recruitment of former players to transition to officiating, along with Covid cancelling camps, a new 3-on-3 summer league, and potential new safety gear for NHL referees and linesmen.
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May 15, 2020
This week, Todd and Josh revisit the Canada Cup and how hockey and officiating have changed. Also, returning to hockey, containing Coronavirus on the ice, and a proposed new approach to assigning playoff officials.
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May 8, 2020
Todd and Josh look at what it takes to be an official, the path to the NHL, what officiating may look like during Coronavirus, and find out what Don Koharski's favorite donut is, thanks to an interview with MIHOA.
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May 1, 2020
When (if?) the NHL season resumes, what changes? Todd and Josh take a look at some officiating-related opportunities to the game presentation, along with NHL refs' support during the pause, more of Wes McCauley on NHL Hat Trick Trivia, and a look at USA Hockey officials at home.
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