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Do Not Comment On Suspensions |
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Written by Dan Morris
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:57 |
Another reminder: Do not comment on suspensions.
As Referees, we don't care about suspensions. Once a rule in the rulebook is assessed (and written up), our job is done.
Suspensions are up to the league, as they are supplemental discipline that players would receive for breaking a rule in the rulebook. Each league does their own thing, and we don't need to know or care about what an individual league is going to do. They might read a write-up and decide not to give any suspension. They might read a write-up and decide to triple the suspension. They might not even read the write-up and triple their 'minimum' suspension. It's up to them. Leave it on their shoulders.
Why do we not comment on suspensions?
In at least one instance this year, a coach has been told by a referee that a penalized player would not receive a suspension for the offense. Based on this, the coach dressed the player for the next game.
Unfortunately for the coach, a suspension had been given to the player. Since the coach had allowed a suspended player to play in a game, he was now in deep trouble. Dressing an ineligible player is one of the worst things that a coach can do, and results in an indefinite suspension for the coach.
Should the coach have checked with the league about a suspension? Definitely. Instead, the coach decided to take the referee at his word that no suspension would be handed out. Had the referee not commented, the coach would now not be in serious hot water.
What should we do when asked about suspensions?
If somebody asks you if there will be a suspension, shrug your shoulders and say it's up to the league. It's the truth. |
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Hitmen Officials Appreciation Night |
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Written by Dan Morris
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Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:31 |
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There are still many tickets available for this Friday's Calgary Hitmen Officials Appreciation night. The original target was community officials, but there are so many tickets left that it has been opened up for others. Please contact Trevor Morgan at Hockey Calgary (Max Bell Arena,
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, 403-245-5773) for tickets.
Friday , February 12, 2010 Community Officials Appreciation Night
Calgary Hitmen vs Prince Albert Raiders- 7:00pm Pengrowth Saddledome
5:00-5:30- Hockey Calgary Officials Meet and Greet at the Avison Young Club
5:30- Welcome on behalf of Calgary Hitmen and Hockey Calgary's VP Operations, Sean Hyde
5:30-5:45- Questions and Answers with officials for that evenings game- background on how they made it to the WHL, where and how they started officiating etc...
5:45-6:00- Representation from the WHL
6:00-6:15- Guest Speaker - TBA
6:15 - 6:30 - CZRC Speaker
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 February 2010 14:51 |
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Alberta Winter Games Selections |
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Written by Dan Morris
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Saturday, 06 February 2010 13:30 |
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Congratulations to the following officials for their selections to officiate at the Alberta Winter Games, Feb 4-7, 2010:
Male Side, Cold Lake, AB
- Ethan Cronkhite - Referee in the Gold Medal game
- TJ Campbell - Linesman in a Semi-Final game
Female Side, Bonnyville, AB
Good work to all four of you and we hope that you enjoyed the experience! |
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Legal Cat's Eye Goalie Masks |
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Written by Ross Wylie
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 00:47 |
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Ladies & Gentlemen,
It has come to my attention that some of you have concerns over whether goalies are wearing certified goalie masks (Ie. CSA Approved helmet as well as the cage). Your biggest concern is the wearing of a cage that has "cats eyes". While the original cats eye masks are illegal in amateur hockey (they were never CSA approved), there are now a couple out there that have CSA approval. One is the Itech RP624. The newer cats eye masks that are certified have an extra bar across the top of the eye holes. I would suggest you google the above mask so you can see what it looks like. In all cases, the cage needs to have a CSA sticker. I am told the location on the above mentioned cage is behind the "Itech" logo which would be inside the cage.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 02 February 2010 00:59 |
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Print your names and ref numbers on game sheets! |
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Written by Dan Morris
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Wednesday, 13 January 2010 10:48 |
Quick reminder for all CZRC officials (those in Calgary and outside):
When signing the game sheet at the end of the game, please print your Name and Referee Number in a legible manner. An actual signature is optional and not required.
If you notice that someone you're working with is not printing their name and number, please share this information with them. Again, this applies to all officials in all areas at all levels.
Thanks in advance! |
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