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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Most of the NHL officials are ready to go for the regular season... but not these six, who missed the pre-season completely:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

That puck JUST cleared Wes McCauley's head as it banked off the glass. Close one.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NHL Opening Night -- 4 combined goals through 124 minutes of action, with plenty of sloppy play. That's what a short preseason gets you...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Rangers' Laba called for tripping by referee Wes McCauley after kicking out Lindholm's feet. Bruins with the man advantage. Score is even, calls are even.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"The NHL is back! What's better than this?!" NHL referee Chris Rooney kicks off the 2026-27 NHL season!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight's officials are up at Scouting the Refs - with a whole bunch of updated stats: scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5319...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congrats to NCHC official Nick Biondich, named as the 2026 recipient of the Mark Rudolph Officiating Achievement Award. Congrats, stripes!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The NHL dropped a new video outlining this season's uniform enforcement push - including the controversial jersey tuck penalty.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

From the Stanley Cup Final to the Round of 32 ⛳️ NHL referee Garrett Rank beat Michael Padilla in Monday's U.S. Mid-Amateur Round of 64 at Sand Valley — two months after winning his fourth Canadian Mid-Amateur title. He tees off at 9:30 against John Eades.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Ninety-seven years ago today, the NHL revolutionized hockey by changing the rulebook to legalize forward passes in all three zones. More at Scouting the Refs:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The NHL season kicks off tomorrow... but not for these three guys who are suspended heading into 2026-27:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good luck to NHL Referee Garrett Rank, who'll be starting the NHL season on the golf course at the US Men's Mid-Amateur Tournament. More:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson has been fined $5,000 for a sucker punch on a guy who's already suspended -- Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig. More:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Referee Jon McIsaac is ready to drop the puck on the 2026-27 NHL Season in just 2 DAYS!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The NHL's Department of Player Safety fined Seattle Kraken defenseman Ville Ottavainen $2,190.72 for serving as the aggressor in Thursday night's altercation with Calgary Flames forward Brennan Othmann. More on the call and the aggressor rule (46.2): scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5289...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Philadelphia Flyers forward Trevor Zegras was whistled for the first jersey tuck penalty in 13 years. The call came from referee Jon McIsaac during Thursday's preseason game against the Bruins. More on the penalty call, the rule, and the NHL's latest crackdown: scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5282...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thursday's NHL Officials (7:00 games)

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hey! Don't make referee Chris Rooney tell you again - we've got 5 DAYS until the NHL season gets underway!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Tonight's Preseason NHL Referees and Linespersons for September 23:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

You think your commute is rough? NHL Referee Cody Beach traveled 57,141 miles to work 73 NHL games last season — more than twice around the Earth, and more than any NHL team.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Referee Francis Charron is all lined up and ready to drop the puck on the 2026-27 NHL season!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Referee Garrett Rank won his fourth Canadian Men's Mid-Amateur Championship in August, but he's counting down the 7 DAYS until he's back on the ice for the NHL season!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tuesday's NHL Referees and Linespersons (Part 2a) Still waiting on VGK/SJS @ 10....

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tuesday's NHL Referees and Linespersons (Part 1)

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Cristall Ejected for Cross-Check Up High in Hershey: The Washington Capitals’ Andrew Cristall picked up a five-minute major and an automatic game misconduct for cross-checking Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald in the face. scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5274...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Monday's NHL Referees & Linespersons:

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Referee Francois St. Laurent's gotta hold 'em back! We've still got 8 DAYS until the NHL season

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

NINE DAYS until referee Dan O'Rourke and the rest of the stripes are back on the ice for the 2026-27 NHL regular season!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski recently polled NHL players to find out what changes they'd make to the rulebook. Here are the NHLers' recommendations... and our rulings: scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5265...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Tonight's NHL Referees and Linespersons for the late games...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Referee Kyle Rehman (#10) and the rest of the boys will be breaking up scraps when the NHL season kicks off in 10 DAYS!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Referee Kelly Sutherland is ready to drop the puck on the 2026-27 NHL season with just 11 DAYS to go!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The NHL is saying goodbye to five veteran officials: referees Steve Kozari (#40) and Chris Lee (#28), and linespersons Steve Barton (#59), Brad Kovachik (#71), and Bryan Pancich (#94). scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5263...

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NHL Retirements: Five Officials Hang Up Their Whistles

Five Officials, 8,100 Games: Saying Goodbye to the NHL’s 2026 Retirees: Chris Lee, Steve Kozari, Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik, and Bryan Pancich

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

NHL referee Cody Beach (Calgary, AB; drafted by St. Louis) reminds Edmonton's Zach Hyman (Toronto, ON; drafted by Florida) that we've got just 12 DAYS until the puck drops on the NHL season! Time to start booking those trips, boys...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The NHL announced 10 new officials for 2026-27: 4 promotions and 6 hires. Here's the breakdown of the new faces in stripes this season: scoutingtherefs.com/2026/09/5260...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Referee Furman South is counting 'em down... just 13 DAYS until the start of the NHL season!

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The NHL just published its 2026-27 rulebook. Exactly ONE rule changed.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Tonight's ECHL Officials for Everblades vs. Mavericks Game 6 are referees Tyler Hascall #8 and William Kelly #7 with linespersons Matthew Heinen #93 and Quinn Schafer #49

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Tonight's ECHL Kelly Cup Final Officials for Mavericks vs. Everblades Game 4 are referees Tyler Hascall #8 and William Kelly #7 with linespersons Matthew Heinen #93 and Quinn Schafer #49: scoutingtherefs.com/...

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The AHL has selected the officials working the 2026 Calder Cup Final. Here are the referees and linespersons for Chicago Wolves vs. Toronto Marlies. Your American Hockey League championship officials: scoutingtherefs.com/...

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AHL Officials Set for 2026 Calder Cup Final: Wolves vs. Marlies

The AHL has selected the officials working the 2026 Calder Cup Final. Here are the referees and linespersons for Chicago Wolves vs. Toronto Marlies.

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Scouting the Refs @scoutingtherefs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes Referee: Wes McCauley #4 Referee: Chris Rooney #5 Lines: Devin Berg #87 Lines: Matt MacPherson #83 scoutingtherefs.com/... #ForgedInGold #SoundTheSiren #VGKvsCAR #NHL #Canes #Hurricanes #GoldenKnights #CAR #VGK

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