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Scouting The Refs Podcast

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Scouting The Refs follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.  Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports; a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio, he’s also worked for TSN and Sportsnet as a host/anchor. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent resource related to hockey officiating. #RefsPodcast
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Episodes

Head Butts, Parros Speaks, Officials Shortage

George Parros speaks! Player Safety pulls back the curtain a bit on recent rulings, plus head butts, empty net challenges, Faksa and Thornton fined, an injured linesman, and an ongoing shortage of amateur officials. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job. L...

Oct 22, 202127 min

Boarding, Spearing, and Kicking It Old School

Landeskog boards, Friedman spears, Larkin sucker-punches. Women officiating in the AHL, on-ice communication, and Todd and Josh debate kicked-in goals and whether the NHL should expand what's allowed on the ice... and what exactly is a 'distinct kicking motion'? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping a...

Oct 15, 202125 min

Refs on TV, Gibbons Injured, Stricter Suspensions

Hey, look out! Linesman Ryan Gibbons injured, Dave Jackson on ESPN, Flames' Coleman suspended, and more this week. Todd and Josh talk Subban vs. Reaves, slewfooting, ref jersey sponsors, and a new way to make suspensions more impactful. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right...

Oct 08, 202124 min

Preseason Player Safety, Koho on TNT, Peel Speaks Out

NHL Player Safety takes on some preseason infractions, Koho joins TNT, Tim Peel speaks out, female officials, crosscheck video released, racism in the Ukraine, and possible ref sponsorship opportunities. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job. Learn more ab...

Oct 01, 202127 min

The Five Stages of NHL Rule Crackdowns

The NHL's crackdown on cross-checks is coming. Todd and Josh discuss how players - and fans - deal with rule changes. Also, getting ready for the season, reminding everyone that refs are people too, and Wes McCauley: from official to officiant. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: t...

Sep 24, 202124 min

Cup Final, Consistency, Bettman and McDavid on Refs

Officiating thoughts from Bettman and McDavid, Stanley Cup Final refs, McCauley's missing, Weber's fine, Sergachev's hit, icing recalls, and are broadcast refs coming? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Jul 02, 202125 min

Count to Five...

This week: counting! Just don't go past five. Too many men on the ice, too many men in the crease, how to stop defensemen from checking players into their own goalies, hockey refs heading upstairs, playoff penalty standards, more NHL reviews, and who makes the call? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shippi...

Jun 18, 202127 min

Cheap Shots, Expensive Fines

Aw, nuts! That stick works is gonna cost you! This week, KHL referee awards, goaltender interference, NHL refs on broadcasts, Mark Scheifele's suspension, fines for the Bruins' Cassidy and Ritchie, spearing vs. slashing, and more. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools...

Jun 11, 202124 min

Overtime in the Penalty Box

Bruins/Isles get some extended time in the penalty box, Rantanen writes a letter, quick faceoffs, high cross-checks, and Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele delivers an illegal hit that could end his postseason. Plus, are fines and suspensions really a deterrent? Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscap...

Jun 04, 202127 min

It Wasn't Me!

Plenty of criticism of playoff officiating this week - including one case where the refs convicted the wrong guy, along withretired refs speaking out. Todd and Josh also talk fines for stickwork, the rare clipping infraction, Kadri's appeal, goaltender interference, and revisiting Player Safety. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code RE...

May 28, 202124 min

Spinning the Wheel and Filling the Boxes

Playoff refs, spinning the wheel with Player Safety on postseason suspensions to Bennett and Kadri, the dreaded POGDOG, closing your hand on the puck, the instigator penalty, and karate chops on ice. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com: the right tools for the job. Learn more about ...

May 21, 202128 min

Dangerous Trips, Intent to Injure, Delayed Penalty Goals

Busy week for Player Safety, doling out two suspensions and $16k in fines. We'll hit on those, plus retirements, ref 'staches, intent to injure, minimum suspensions, and the perfect solution to goals scored on a delayed penalty. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools f...

May 14, 202126 min

Wilson Gonna Wilson

Mr. Wilson, you've done it again. Todd and Josh talk Wilson vs. Panarin, the penalty call, Player Safety's response, the Rangers' retaliation -- and a very expensive statement. Plus, some additional DOPS action and refs returning to TV?! Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The righ...

May 07, 202132 min

Diving! Boarding! Instigating! Oh my!

Welcome to the Worlds! The IIHF U18s get under way, plus the NHL brings us diving, fines, a few collisions between refs vs. players, revisiting the instigator, and Martin vs. Chara 2! Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job. Learn more about your ad choices....

Apr 30, 202125 min

Wait... Who Called The Penalty?

Racking up games, Tom Wilson returns, two for kneeing, linesmen calling penalties, instigators, injuries -- to officials and players -- and more on this week's Scouting the Refs podcast with Todd and Josh. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job. Learn more ...

Apr 23, 202125 min

Legal Hits to the Head, Distinct Kicking Motions

A goal on a distinct kicking motion? Yes, this one was legal. A hit with head contact? Yes, this one was legal. Todd and Josh cover those, along with Domi racking up PIMs, Crosby's legal stick grab, a goal everyone missed, and refs providing tech support. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at mansc...

Apr 16, 202125 min

The Return of the Headshot

Headshots are back this week on the Scouting the Refs podcast, with some high hits coming at you. Also, more slew-footing, flying elbows, penalty reviews, a controversial Coyotes offside, and some repairs needed... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job. Le...

Apr 09, 202126 min

Tossed Buckets, Slew-Feet, Kicked Pucks

The Jets kick it in for the win, a pair of superstars get fined as MacKinnon and McDavid get hit in the wallet, plus roughing vs. slew-foot or fighting calls, and more. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

Apr 02, 202127 min

Is This Thing On?

Our mics are on for this discussion on the Tim Peel hot mic incident and fallout, including make-up calls and potential implications on accountability, game management, and transparency. Plus, Todd and Josh talk face-off violations and pregame infractions. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at mans...

Mar 26, 202132 min

Boarding Is The New Headshot

Now boarding, Brandon Tanev. Or, wait, is he charging? Talking Tanev's hit, Soucy's suspension, Simek's shot, ref accountability, headshots, Crosby's comments on penalty clarification, our big problem with 'leaving your feet', and heading below deck for a Hunt For Red October reference... Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for ...

Mar 18, 202126 min

Player Safety Goes ALL CAPS, Major Reviews, Trip vs. Slew-Foot

Did Player Safety come up short in their suspension to Caps' Wilson and fine to Ovechkin? Also, reviewing majors, looking at Oilers' Yamamoto's "dangerous trip" vs. slew-footing, and a high hit from Preds' Fabbro. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the job. Lea...

Mar 11, 202127 min

You Can't Review That!

Lost helmet penalties -- or not -- Chiasson sits, Scandella sticked, Binnington bonkers, Acciari boarding call, penalty songs... and Todd and Josh discuss the league's review of something that is not eligible for review. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports. Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com. The Scouting the Refs Podcast is sponsored by Manscaped - use code REFS for 20% off and free shipping at manscaped.com. The right tools for the j...

Mar 04, 202124 min
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