(Two notes about above video. 1) all examples are penalties. 2) This video was published before Hockey Canada made body checking illegal at all levels below A3. Therefore, the statement "no body checking at Peewee or below and female hockey" is not correct. There is no body checking at Peewee or below, female hockey or any level of A3.) By Kevin Klein This past week I paid extra-close attention to the complaints of parents and coaches during some minor hockey games to see wha

As referees, we have a difficult job. Of course, I am preaching to the converted as experienced referees, we have been yelled at and taunted and disrespected. The new referees in the current season may or may not have experienced this yet. I hope you never do, but you will. When we are the target of verbal abuse, we have the option of assessing a minor, misconduct, game misconduct, or gross misconduct (Rule 9.2 Hockey Canada). Generally, the referee may start by assessing a