04-29-2024, 03:01 AMpuolivalmiste Wrote: Written Option 2: What makes a good referee in hockey? How do you think the refs in our league do? Do you think you could improve officiating in this or any other hockey league by making any specific changes? If so, what?

What makes a referee a good referee? Fairness, Consistency and Accuracy. that's my opinion of a good Referee, One that doesn't lose his head or take things personally on the ice you need to leave all that aside and stay professional no matter what. The Referees in the SMJHL are very consistent, however in my opinion calls do not get called frequently enough only  66 PIM for the league leader. Seems a bit low compared to the NHL and even a fraction lower than the SHL. I feel like people are getting away with a lot and that needs to change.

I'm no zebra! Don't wanna be and never will be. The rules of the league are fair and no changes are needed. Just need tougher officiating. If there's a penalty CALL IT! we should have plenty of players up near 100 PIM and we just don't have that, which tells me whistles are staying in the pockets of the Refs

WC 167