Ref Talk Radio

We were so excited to sit down with linesman Kelsey Mahoney to talk about his experience officiating at the 2021 World Juniors. With an extensive resume, Kelsey offers his take on the world of officiating and offers some tips to up and coming officials.

We discuss some of the current hot topics from the NHL, and we couldn't help but reminisce and share some stories from the past when a mysterious caller dropped in!

In this episode, we talk with Chelsea Leskiw, an experienced off-ice official currently working the AHL and various junior leagues around Manitoba. She's got some great tips to keep the game flowing and to help you work better with your officiating partners. As always, we share some stories too!

We discuss the life of a rural referee with Level 6 official and WHL referee Karlin Krieger. Recent hockey events such as penalties and suspensions are also discussed, and don't miss this week's Never Have I Ever!

We sit down with Amy Martin, Level 5 Hockey Canada Official, to discuss the her career path, successes, road blocks, and opportunities for young and aspiring female officials. We also touch on a few video review situations from recent NHL games and the importance of keeping yourself engaged during the pandemic, having recently observed Bell Let's Talk Day to bring mental health to the forefront.

PC & Burnie talk with Mitchell Jeffrey, Principal of Hockey Winnipeg Referee Development and WPGrefs.com, about his work with grassroots officials. He's also got a new book coming out this summer entitled "How to Referee Hockey: It's not Just About the Rule Book".

PC & Burnie discuss some of the controversial plays from the 2021 World Junior Championship and the return of the NHL.

Linesman Ken Kile shares some crazy situations that he's experienced in his career. We also touch on the recently wrapped up World Junior Championship that occurred over the holidays.

We talk to Ken Kile, self-declared linesman-in-chief and not JFL! In Part 1, he talks about becoming a life-long linesman, the challenges of making your way through the ranks, and touches on some of the key skills young officials need to progress successfully. This episode is dedicated to the late Bob Vanstone, whose 45+ years of service to the game of hockey will not be forgotten!

We sit down with Trevor Peluk, Level 6 Hockey Canada and WHL referee, to talk about his experiences with advancement and what it took to get to the next level. You'll hear all about about starting out, experiencing set backs, and persevering in the interview. If you're a young official trying to get to the next level, this is the episode for you!