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8 Qualities All Great Hockey Officials Should Have

As discussed in my previous blog post, many hockey officials must deal with a lot of criticism from players, coaches, and spectators. That being said, refereeing is not something that everyone is cut out to do. Below is a list of eight qualities that all good referees should have; some of these qualities are ones the referee must have from the start, and others are learned along the way.

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“Ref You Suck!” - A Referee’s Point-of-View on A‍‍‍bus‍‍‍e from the Stands

Whether you’re a casual or a die-hard sports fan, you, or someone you know, have probably blamed a loss on a referee. If you’re one of the few who haven’t seen or heard fans slamming the referees for their on-ice performance, watch this video from the 2011 Stanley Cup Final in Vancouver:

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4 Reasons to Become a Hockey Offic‍‍‍ial

Have you ever had the crazy thought that one day you might want to be a hockey official? If you have, you are not alone; there are over 29,000 referees registered with Hockey Canada annually, and over 13,000 of them are new (Level 1) officials. If you‍‍‍ are still on the edge about becoming a referee, let me convince you that it is one of the best jobs in the world with four reasons below:

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