Golden Goal, New Cameras, and Too Many Men... Again

Golden Goal, New Cameras, and Too Many Men... Again

From Scouting The Refs Podcast #RefsPodcast by Scouting the Refs

February 27, 2026 · 15 min · Season 7 · Episode 26

About this episode

Todd and Josh discuss the Olympic Gold Medal Game, officiating controversies, and advancements in NHL technology.

This week, Todd and Josh tackle: Olympic recap of the Gold Medal Game between USA and Canada Another Too Many Men... or was it? Bennett sticks 'em up Wilson blows up Larkin NHL officials earn their stripes at Milan Cortino Upgraded cameras for the NHL Maple Leafs go 2-0 on Coach's Challenges What else can we automate? --------------- Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠scoutingtherefs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports on Twitter/X, Instagram, BlueSky, and Threads. Email us your questions - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠heyref@scoutingtherefs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Questions? Comments? Just looking to vent? Call the RefLine and leave us a message at 585-484-REFS! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #RefsPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty or suspension was - or wasn't - handed out.

People in this episode

Hosts: Todd, Josh

Topics covered

  • Olympic recap
  • NHL officiating
  • Too Many Men penalty
  • Coach's Challenges
  • player safety
  • hockey rules
  • technology in sports

Keywords

  • Olympics
  • NHL
  • hockey
  • officiating
  • penalties
  • technology
  • Coach's Challenges
  • Too Many Men

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NHL, AHL, ECHL

Places: USA, Canada, Milan Cortino

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