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The NHL playoffs are well under way and so is the discussion about “playoff officiating.” Some people think the time of year and even the point in the game should

effect how the rules are enforced.

Do you think the officials should call fewer penalties in the playoffs so that they don’t affect the outcome of the games, or do they actually affect the outcome by not
calling the penalties as they occur?

Terry Tinkess The idea that different the rules should Jim Riddell I don’t think that the rules should be Robert Walker I have a very strong belief that
be interpreted differently at different relaxed just because it’s playoff hockey. consistency of calls made and game
times of the year or even at different The NHL has a Playoff Supervisor in management are the most important

times in the game is something that place for each series. This supervisor aspect of officiating. Debate as to
drives me absolutely crazy. If a team will hear any concerns that the GM whether a penalty will happen all the

takes a penalty in the first period and is and coach of each team may have time as it is a fast game, and human

scored against, it is no different than if about the officiating. He also meets judgment is involved, however, if the

same action on the ice receives the same
with the officials before each game to
they take a penalty in the third period go over the habits of each team and reaction by the referee (call, non-call)
Canadian Press and get scored against. The players Seaway Karate Club give direction on certain things that Minor Hockey Coach at all times, it will allow the players
Correspondent will play according to whatever rules they may want to keep an eye on. to understand the rules better and the

exist, but they have a right to expect consistency, as do the fans. The officials may change each game, but the supervisor is there application of those rules. This consistency needs be applied on
Sure the intensity increases in the post-season, but that doesn’t to ensure consistency throughout the series. As each series ends, all games whether regular season or playoffs and will assist in

mean that you should be able to get away with more in order to fewer officials are needed going forward. These officials, like the the game management and fl ow of the play. Actions that result in
be successful. The team that works that hardest and that displays players, would like to go as deep into the playoffs as possible. A penalties in game one of the season should result in penalties in
the most skill (not one or the other) shouldn’t have their efforts few questionable calls or one that affects the outcome of a game game 40, game 82 and the playoffs and if those consistencies are

negated because the officials decided to put their whistles away or series and their season may be over. Consistency of officiating met, the players will adapt and play fast, solid hockey which is

and “just let ‘em play.” should be strived for through the whole hockey year – playoffs how the game is enjoyed the most by players, coaches, fans and
included. the referees.
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