Ref Talk Radio

We speak with Mark Alward, Vice President of Officials for Hockey Winnipeg, about the development pathway for officials, supervision dos-and-don'ts, and the importance of staying hydrated with RSBs (referee sports beverages). We also highlight Rule 4.13(a) and its application when a goaltender is whistled for pre-mature substitution.

Officials talk about coaches all the time...but what do they say about us?! Find out, from a coach's perspective, as we're joined by high school hockey coach and coach instructor Kevin Landreville.

Big news from the IIHF and even bigger congrats to a couple Manitoba officials on their appointment to the 2021 World Junior Championship in Alberta. We also discuss a fitness study done by an official using the different officiating systems. Finally, a discussion around Rule 7.3(d) - interference form the bench.

Should young officials have to choose between reffing or lining? Do we need to specialize early on? Also, the case of the missing penalty signal has been solve!

Trick or Treat!? Join us as we look back on some good laughs, reflect on some recent experiences, and discuss another rule change (that we missed before).

How are officials supposed to navigate the hockey world during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode, we'll discuss new procedures and things we've noticed around the rink so far this year.

In this, the pilot episode, Burnie & PC discuss the 2020 Hockey Canada rule changes. Rules are judged as "onside" or "offside" based on the hosts' opinions on the change.

Welcome to Ref Talk Radio! By referees, for referees. Learn a little bit about this up-and-coming podcast by listening to this short trailer. And remember: Look good, feel good, ref good!