Best Linesmen Podcasts (2026)

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Christmas Bills and Holiday Nuts 19:08

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8d ago19:08

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: World Juniors officials NHL liney Ryan Jackson injured Paying Christmas Bills! Ducks' Vatrano fined for unsportsmanlike conduct on Stars' Robertson Blackhawks' Grzelcyk fined for cross-checking Sens' Stutzle Ducks' Johnston fined for a stucker punch on Kraken's Kartye No call on Panthers' Rodrigues for taking out Canes'…

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Hand Pass Disaster 21:40

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Hands off! We've got a whole slew of hand pass reviews on this week's #RefsPodcast. The rulebook was changed in 2019 to allow challenges for hand passes leading to a goal, but this is the first time we've had four in just over a week. Also on the show: Anaheim Ducks' Jacob Trouba lays the hammer on Washington Capitals' Ryan Leonard. The Caps were m…

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A Long Controversial December 14:59

1M ago14:59

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It's a busy week on the #RefsPodcast: Jets goalie Thomas Milic picks up a penalty for covering up the puck Kraken's Mason Marchment fires up the Edmonton Oilers after a hit on Darnell Nurse Penguins' Blake Lizotte with the crotch-hoist on the Flyers' Garnet Hathaway. Should the NHL come down harder on the ol' pickle-smasher? Blues' Toropchenko take…

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A Confluence of Circumstances 25:59

1M ago25:59

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It’s a confluence of circumstances on a jam-packed #RefsPodcast: The OHL suspends Brampton's Luke Dragusica for the rest of the season for a Marty-McSorleyesque two-handed slash to the head Carolina Hurricanes’ Andrei Svechnikov gets the elbow up on Vancouver Canucks’ Filip Hronek We’re not seeing any sort of distinct kicking motion on this disallo…

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Elbows Up! 17:00

2M ago17:00

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On the latest #RefsPodcast: Nashville Predators forward Michael Bunting tips a shot into the net vs. the New York Rangers that was just a bit high... but presented an opportunity for some technological enhancements Boston Bruins blueliner Nikita Zadorov took out Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who left the game shortly after. Did it de…

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No Net? No Problem! 23:25

2M ago23:25

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On the latest #RefsPodcast: Scoring a goal without actually putting the puck into the net. It's possible, and it happened twice this week - once at Anaheim Ducks vs. Detroit Red Wings and again at Minnesota Wild vs. Nashville Predators Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider has a goal disallowed for a "distinct kicking motion" that wasn't very distinct…

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Do You Suffer From Premature Substitution? 24:37

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The Pittsburgh Penguins do, at least this week. Also on the latest #RefsPodcast: New official debuts as Shawn Oliver, Jeremy Faucher, and Dylan Blujus hit the ice for the first time in the NHL Injury updates with Scott Cherrey, Francois St. Laurent, Steve Kozari, Chris Rooney, Ryan Daisy, and Bryan Pancich still sidelined Congratulations to referee…

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Show Your Work! & Author Don Weekes 29:48

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Author Don Weekes joins Todd and Josh to discuss his new book Hockey Hall of Fame Timeline of the Game: 150 Years of Hockey Stories Referee Michael Markovic has a 'Steve Harvey' moment after he announces the wrong call - and immediately corrects it - at Panthers vs. Devils Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers fined …

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322 PIMs, One Challenge, Two Sticks 19:05

3M ago19:05

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Preseason wrap-up 322 penalty minutes for Panthers vs. Lightning in the fiercely nasty battle of Florida What happens when an ejected player comes back on the ice and nobody notices? What about when he scores a goal? This is not what Niko Mikkola or the NHL had in mind. AJ Greer and Nick Foligno throw down in the first …

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# 117 Kendra and Matt: Here's Your Song! 9:26

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By Magnus Toren, host

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Preseason Penalty Pileups 18:44

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# 116 Steve Beck, Master Gardener 1:08:49

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Send us a text Support the show _________________________________________________ This podcast is a production of the Henry Miller Memorial Library with support from The Arts Council for Monterey County! Let us know what you think! SEND US AN EMAIL! 😊 [email protected] FaceBook InstagramBy Magnus Toren, host

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Is It In? 16:44

3M ago16:44

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Missed goals, unlimited high sticks, and line brawls! The new guys hit the ice in the National Hockey League! Which NHL officials have yet to take the ice? Steve Kozari, Shandor Alphonso, and Bryan Pancich are still working their way back from injuries last season. New York Rangers winger Brennan Othmann picked up a maj…

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...and We're Back! 16:25

4M ago16:25

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Kicking off the 2025-26 season! Wrapping up NHL officials’ training camp Promotions for ref Jordan Samuels-Thomas and liney Ryan Jackson New names joining the NHL: referee Ben Betker and linespersons Dylan Blujus, Jeremy Faucher, and Shawn Oliver. Retirements of referee Ghislain Hebert and linesman Derek Nansen But, wai…

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# 115 Kangalee & The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder 59:53

5M ago59:53

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Send us a text A clown stands alone… somewhere between Henry Miller and Samuel Beckett… somewhere between laughter and the cosmic void. Henry Miller once said, “A clown is a poet in action.” Today, that poet is Kangalee—the one-man actor and director—returning to the stage with a new mono-drama that refuses to stay in one world. Silent film. Revolu…

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# 114 The ENDURING WILD: Journeys Beyond the National Parks with author Josh Jackson. 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

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Send us a text Author-photographer Josh Jackson grew up camping the Midwest’s state-parks but it wasn’t until he had moved to California, and after the birth of his third child, in 2015—when every California campground was booked solid—that a friend uttered the words “BLM land.” One spur-of-the-moment trip to the Trona Pinnacles cracked open a new …

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One Cup, No Calls 21:32

7M ago21:32

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Looking at the calls - and non-calls - from Games 5 and 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers What happened to all the penalties? Is Panthers’ Brad Marchand getting the jump on faceoffs? Are the refs ‘letting ‘em play’ or missing calls? Florida's Reinhart scores off his skate - …

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Let ‘Em Play… Right? 20:37

7M ago20:37

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Looking back at Games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers as the series shifts south. Evander Kane finds himself in penalty trouble early… and again… and again. Before the end of the game, both teams piled on the penalty minutes, racking up the fourth-most minutes in a S…

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The Wes McCauley Special 18:33

7M ago18:33

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: The Stanley Cup Final is under way! The Oilers lose a goaltender interference challenge after the NHL rules that Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett was tripped into Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner We've got Bennett vs. Skinner 2: Electric Boogaloo in Game 2, with a penalty issued for goaltender interference More Be…

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Making The Cut for the Cup 23:31

7M ago23:31

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Rooney returns! NHL Stanley Cup Final Officials - who moves on and who’s been cut Congrats to the ECHL Kelly Cup Finals Officials Stars’ Hintz needs a doctor after a slash from Oilers’ Nurse. Oilers’ Kulak gets away with a puck-over-glass right before two quick Edmonton goals. The officials missed it, and you can’t chal…

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# 113 Patte Kronlund, speaking of love and loss. 1:51:19

8M ago1:51:19

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Send us a text This episode is a particularly tender one. I had the privilege of speaking with Patte Kronlund whose husband, Butch, recently passed away after a long and difficult battle with cancer. Patte and I have an open, heartfelt conversation—one marked by courage, honesty, and that shows Patte's extraordinary personal strength. She speaks ab…

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Cuts, Kicks, Broken Sticks, and Bloody Refs 17:37

8M ago17:37

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: NHL officials who made - and missed - the cut for the NHL Conference Finals, including some surprises. Zebra down! We’ve seen standby officials called into action quite a few times in the playoffs, including after recent injuries to Kelly Sutherland and Chris Rooney. Canes’ Shayne Gostisbehere vs. Panthers’ Brad Marchan…

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How The Hellebuyck Did That Goal Count? 28:29

8M ago28:29

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Was it a kick? Or a deflection? Or both? Stars/Jets gives us a controversial goal that went off Alex Petrovic’s skate, off goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s stick and in. Did the Situation Room make the right call? Official injury updates; two linesmen are out for the playoffs NHL Series Supervisors - who are they and what…

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# 112 Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy 1:20:10

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Send us a text If Diablo Canyon stays open, does it open the door for a broader reevaluation of nuclear’s role in the U.S. — or is it a one-off anomaly in a blue state’s climate panic? Talking with Rebecca Tuhus-Dubrow author of "Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy." What role should nuclear power play …

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Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Trips 25:42

8M ago25:42

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Creative crowd chants - more than just ‘ref you suck’ Officials set for the IIHF World Championship as well as in the OHL Championship Series and the USHL Clark Cup Final A minor incident at Leafs/Panthers between Sam Bennett and Anthony Stolarz results in an injury but no call, no fine, no suspension Referee Wes McCaul…

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Game 7 Penalties?! In This Economy?! 23:23

8M ago23:23

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Round 2 officials announced! Double-review in Vegas as the Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman has a goal reviewed for a distinct kicking motion... and called back after an offside challenge. No penalty but a 2-game suspension to the Panthers' Aaron Ekblad for a hit on the Lightning's Brandon Hagel. Ma…

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# 111 RELAY FOR RACHAEL. A conversation with photographer, neighbor and dear friend Rachael Short. 1:02:19

9M ago1:02:19

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Send us a text Ever since she picked up her father’s camera at age twelve, Rachael Short has been captivated by the art of photography. Listen to our conversation to learn more from and about Rachael's remarkable story. LINKS: Relay for Rachael Gallery Exposed Rachael Short Photography >>>>>>>>>>> SUMMARIES: Rachael's Nature-Inspired Photography Jo…

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Heads Up, Hands Off, Shot Down 23:06

9M ago23:06

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Sad to hear of the passing of longtime NHL linesman Will Norris and AHL linesman Paul Simeon Sabres’ Kulich misses the net, hits referee Peter MacDougall Liam Maaskant makes his NHL debut on the last day of the regular season KHL junior player suspended 7 games for elbowing a ref in the head Two game ban for Devils’ Pau…

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# 110 Butch Kronlund (Jan. 7, 1955 - Feb. 1, 2025) from 'Under the Persimmon Tree' September 29, 2019. 1:27:43

9M ago1:27:43

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Send us a text In memory of Butch Kronlund, this episode is a replay of a live interview recorded as part of the Under the Persimmon Tree series at the Henry Miller Library. In this conversation, Butch reflects on his early life and upbringing, meeting his beloved wife Patte, and his arrival in Big Sur—where he would go on to lay the foundations of…

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# 109 Rode in on a Hell's Angel Harley: Mary Lu Spigarelli Toren of Big Sur. 1:49:13

9M ago1:49:13

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Send us a text Mary Lu had a stroke* on October 18, 2024. In this episode she speaks of the moment it happened and a bit about the past five months of slow and steady recovery. The episode is followed by a conversation from 2015 where Mary Lu tells of how she got to Big Sur "on the saddle of a Hell's Angel Harley" and what happens after that... >>>…

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A Little High... and Not Exactly Legal 21:27

9M ago21:27

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: IIHF Women's World Championship Officials Frozen Four Refs and Lineys - Congrats to the Hockey East crew of Jeremy Tufts, Geoff Miller, Kevin Briganti, and Nick Briganti, as well as NCHC officials Ryan Hersey, Nathan Wieler, Tyler Liffrig, and Erik Contino who worked the semis Swiss League issues a four-game ban to Bren…

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Takedowns, Retirements, and Dangerous Trips 20:47

9M ago20:47

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Referee Ghislain Hebert and linesman Derek Nansen hanging up the skates… but not before getting in some late hits, with Nansen laying out Buffalo Sabres’ Peyton Krebs Minnesota Wild goaltender Jonas Gustavsson stops the puck on his back and - after review - keeps it from going over the line. Florida Panthers’ AJ Greer s…

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# 108 Clovis Harrod. A replay of this episode from February 2023. 1:53:02

9M ago1:53:02

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Send us a text I just found out that Clovis left us a short time ago. Here in this chat she is sharing some of her stories. There are so many, many people that will miss her and treasure the memory of her. Thank you Clovis. A true 'Big Sur Woman!' SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Some of the folks mentioned in this episode: Doug Madsen Lo…

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The Crease is Lava! 19:18

9M ago19:18

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: St. Louis Blues’ Zach Bolduc gets fined for a cross-check on Nashville Predators’ Nick Blankenburg, but avoids a penalty for a hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Lindgren. Boston Bruins’ Michael Callahan misses his assignment, gets beat on a goal, and cross-checks Anaheim Ducks’ Jansen Harkins in the neck, earnin…

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Stick Taps and Challenging Challenges 20:01

10M ago20:01

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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Stripes getting set for the Stadium Series... will we get a Michigan or Ohio official in the house? Referee Justin Kea stays in the game after getting his 'bells rung' after a clearing attempt catches him in the undercarriage. Minnesota Wild winger Ryan Hartman has his suspension reduced by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman…

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An International Incident 17:43

11M ago17:43

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On this episode of the Scouting the Refs podcast, Todd and Josh discuss various topics related to hockey officiating, including the ever-increasing effectiveness of Coach's Challenges, some penalty calls from the recent Beanpot tournament, and the differences between NCAA and NHL rules. They also delve into the dynamics of fighting in the Four Nati…

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Hold On Loosely 24:12

11M ago24:12

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Breaking down the ten-game suspension for Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman, and what comes next with his appeal to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and potentially an independent arbitrator. Hartman’s ban is the longest since Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson was suspended for 20 games - reduced to 14 upon appeal - back in 2018-19. We dig into the ap…

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Shift Disturber 19:48

11M ago19:48

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Minnesota Wild’s Ryan Hartman gets a match penalty for intent to injure after he slams the head of Ottawa Senators’ Tim Stutzle into the ice on a faceoff; Hartman will have an in-person hearing - allowing the league to suspend him for five games or more - with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. . More head contact at Devils vs. Sabres, as New J…

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Nachos on Ice + NAHL's Kaval & Hanley 30:25

12M ago30:25

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Episode 231 / January 25, 2025: It's a jam-packed week with tons of National Hockey League action. We're also joined by the North American Hockey League (NAHL)'s Keith Kaval and Kendall Hanley to discuss their upcoming NAHL Officiating Exposure Camps to help develop referees and linespersons. You've still got timt to sign up and join them - more in…

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Missed Calls, Dropped Phones 20:55

12M ago20:55

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Episode 229 / January 11, 2025: A pair of milestone games for refs Eric Furlatt and Chris Rooney, Leafs’ Domi and Senators’ Cousins, Ducks’ Helleson tossed - and nothing more - for kneeing Flames’ Zary. Was it the right call? Bolts/Bruins get spicy with a Lilleberg cross-check to the face, Bedard kicks it (but does he really?), the ref-cam returns,…

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Getting Off On The Right Foot... or Knee... or Elbow 24:14

1y ago24:14

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Episode 228 / January 4, 2025: So much for New Year’s Resolutions! The NHL Department of Player Safety has been busy handing out fines to Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov (high-sticking), Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon (elbowing), and Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett (roughing), along with a three-game suspension to Nashville Predators’ Zachary…

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# 107 Wilderness, Health, Fire, Art, Music, Learning, Food and History : Big Sur Non Profits! 1:35:57

1y ago1:35:57

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Send us a text This years Monterey County Gives Campaign are heading for its final crescendo! Please join us and make it the best so far. We speak to seven of the Big Sur Non Profits who are participating in this years campaign. Click on 'chapters' above for a direct link to each organization. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL NON PROFITS…

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Premature Evacuation 20:24

1y ago20:24

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Episode 227 / December 20, 2024: With the final #RefsPodcast before Christmas, we look at who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, along with the airing of grievances in the spirit of Festivus! Linesman Travis Toomey injured, Detroit Red Wings’ Jonatan Berggren fined for cross-checking, San Jose Sharks’ coach Ryan Warsofsky fined $25,000 for comment…

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Hit That Buzzer 22:29

1y ago22:29

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Episode 226 / December 13, 2024: Reminiscing about the good ol' days when the National Hockey League would lock an old man in a plexiglass phone booth for a few hours with only a button to press... and where technology has gotten us in the NHL. Get the pool ready -- we've got Josh Norris picking up a $2000 fine for diving, and John Tortorella consi…

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Don't Cross the Lasers! 22:14

1y ago22:14

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Episode 225 / December 7, 2024: Fines, fines, everywhere fines as the Boston Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin each get $5000 fines. Buffalo Sabres’ Jeff Skinner pays up $2000 for diving/embellishment. Soo Greyhounds coach Over in the OHL, we’ve got a fine and suspension for a coach criticizing the refs, as well as a sus…

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Black Friday Special 21:37

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Episode 224 / November 30, 2024: It’s a crazy NHL schedule this week thanks to the Thanksgiving Holiday! On this week’s #RefsPodcast, the challenges of making - and staying in - the NHL as an official, Panthers’ Tkachuk called for interference without making contact, Timo Meier suspended for making plenty of contact with a cross-check to the face, …

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They Did The Thing! 24:14

1y ago24:14

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Episode 223 / November 23, 2024: The NHL's Department of Player Safety finally did it... again. DOPS released a video explaining the rule around illegal checks to the head, including why a few players didn't get suspended. Of course, not all the players were so lucky. Toronto Maple Leafs winger Ryan Reaves picked up a five-game ban for an illegal c…

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High Dives, No Goals, and Trigonometry 22:43

1y ago22:43

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Episode 222 / November 16, 2024: Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has his major penalty for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo reduced to a two-minute minor after review, Utah’s Michael Carcone picked up seven minutes in penalty after a one-sided scrap against Jack Drury of the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s a three-review game at Leafs vs. …

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Seeing Double 36:42

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Episode 221 / November 9, 2024: We’re seeing double this week with two reviews - and two pucks on the ice. Plus, Todd and Josh are joined by Tyler Nimmons, director and executive producer of ECHL Unfiltered. The Avalanche had a goal taken away for offside, only to have it reinstated a moment later after a protest from the Avs’ bench delayed the fac…

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Clock Check! 19:53

1y ago19:53

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Let the coaches’ challenges begin! One week into the season, we’ve already seen challenges for goaltender interference, offside, and missed stoppages. We’ve got two minutes to Detroit Red Wings’ Christian Fisher for breaking his stick after an icing. Brendan Dillon of the New Jersey Devils sees his major penalty for interference on Buffalo’s J.J. P…