Team Stripes Podcast
Episodes
Episode 27 - Olympic Referee Tim Mayer
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to AHL Referee, Olympic Referee, and all-around good guy, Tim Mayer. When it comes to officials to look up to - Tim is a great...
Episode 26 - Stephanie Normand
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with former high-level official, Stephanie Normand. Stephanie worked the highest ranks of female hockey, including a trip to ...
Episode 25 - AHL Linesman and PEOC Director Zach Roberts
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we talk with Zach Roberts - who works in the AHL and ECHL (among other leagues). He is also well known for his work running the Pittsb...
Episode 24 - Former NHL Referee Greg Kimmerly
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 24, we talk with former NHL referee, Greg Kimmerly. Greg worked for 20 years in the NHL, and has gathered a lot of experience and insight i...
Episode 23 - Darren Kuz (Retention Episode)
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Darren Kuz, who is the Regional Coordinator for the North Central zone in Alberta. We reached out to Darren because he ...
Episode 22 - Andy Hudson (Retention Episode)
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Andy Hudson, who is the Development & Education Coordinator for the Missouri Ice Hockey Officials Association. Andy has ...
Episode 21 - Terrell Rose (Retention Episode)
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Terrell Rose, who is now the Director of Referee Development for New England. He is also the lead seminar instructor for...
Episode 20 - Michel Voyer, California Referee School
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we talk with Michel Voyer, who is the director of the California Referee School. Heading into their 30th anniversary of the camp, Mic...
Episode 19 - Wayne Bonney
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode we interview former WHA/NHL Linesman, Wayne Bonney. Wayne got an early start to officiating, and reached the WHA at the tender age of...
Episode 18 - Andy McElman
11 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 18, we talk with former NHL linesman Andy McElman. Andy worked 1500 NHL games, actually retiring on his 1500th game. He has a unique journe...
Episode 17 - Keith Kaval (AHL/KHL/IIHF Referee)
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 17, we are joined by Keith Kaval. Keith was the first North American referee to work in the KHL. Prior to that Keith has worked in the AHL,...
Episode 16 - QMJHL Linesman Mat Hicks
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with QMJHL Linesman Mat Hicks. Mat just completed his 7th season in the "Q" - topping it off by working the league finals, th...
Episode 15 - Former AHL Referee Jamie Koharski
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with former AHL veteran referee Jamie Koharski. We begin by talking about his career and his involvement in instructing young...
Episode 14 - NHL Linesman Vaughan Rody
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with NHL Linesman Vaughan Rody. Vaughan has worked more than 1,000 NHL games, including working two Heritage Classics, the 20...
Episode 13 - Talking with Former NHL Referee Paul Stewart
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with former NHL referee Paul Stewart. Before refereeing he played in both the World Hockey Association and the National Hockey...
Episode 12 - Communication and Teamwork - Talking with Logan Bunn and Alex Estabrooks
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with two up-and-coming officials about communication and teamwork. Alex Estabrooks is a Junior A and Midget AAA referee who h...
Episode 11 - Looking Professional - A Discussion with Eric Arrigo from HockeyRefShop.com
30 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode we sit down with Eric Arrigo, owner of HockeyRefShop.com. Eric has a very interesting story behind how he invented the popula...
Episode 10 - Know Your Rulebook with Rejean Amyot
23 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with Rejean Amyot, one of the local "legends" of officiating in Ottawa. Rejean has an impressive background, and has refereed...
Episode 8 - Navigating the Officiating World with guest Chris Baron
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8, we catch up with veteran official Chris Baron, who had stints working professional hockey, and NCAA, and was a member of the United Stat...
Episode 7 - Qualities of a Referee (and skills you develop) - with Guest Shawn Corcoran
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast - we talk to Shawn Corcoran, someone who has written about the qualities and skills that hockey referees must possess, and what they c...
Episode 6 - Dealing with Coaches and Parents (with Adam Allard)
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about how to deal with coaches and parents as a hockey referee. We've all been there - those situations where you are dealing...
Episode 5 - TJ Courtney and Mike Kehoe
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode we have a wide-ranging discussion with experienced referees TJ Courtney and Mike Kehoe. TJ is a level 6 official with Hockey Canad...
Episode 4 - Mentoring Referees with Guest Craig MacKay
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with special guest Craig MacKay, a veteran official who has worked up to CIS hockey in Canada. Craig is a great guy on and off...