When Kevin Pollock graduated from college with a degree in electrical technology, he figured he'd get a job with Bruce Power near his hometown of Kincardine, Ontario. A hiring freeze prevented that, ...

DOVER — Brian Murphy spent more than three decades as a well-respected linesman in the National Hockey League and approached each game with one primary objective. “I got into officiating to not be ...

An NHL referee was in need of a review of his own call during the New Jersey Devils-Florida Panthers game. Referee Michael Markovic went to center ice to announce the official call after the Devils ...

So, you think you want to become a National Hockey League referee? The adrenaline rush, the exhilaration from the crowd, the camaraderie and prestige can be extremely gratifying. But what about the ...

Officiating a hockey game is the hardest job – to do right – in the world. Trust me; I tried it once and wouldn't go near a whistle again. That's primarily because I'm protective of my sanity. Frankly ...