Scouting the Refs

Penguins vs. Rangers
Referee: Wes McCauley #4
Referee: Jake Brenk #26
Lines: Devin Berg #87
Lines: Libor Suchanek #60
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#LetsGoPens #NYR #PITvsNYR #NHL

Refs for @penguins @NYRangers are Wes McCauley (#4) and Jake Brenk (#26). Tonight's officials: scoutingtherefs.com/...
#PITvsNYR #LetsGoPens #NYR

Today’s NHL Referees and Linespersons – 10/7/25 Game on! It’s opening night of the 2025-26 NHL season with three games — which means 12 National Hockey League officials taking the ice for October 7, 2025.

Tonight's NHL Refs for opening day of the 2025-26 season:
#CHIvsFLA Sutherland/Furlatt
#PITvsNYR McCauley/Brenk
#COLvsLAK Luxmore/L'Ecuyer

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Refs Wes McCauley #4 and Jake Brenk #26 work Penguins vs. Rangers with Devin Berg #87 and Libor Suchanek #60
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#LetsGoPens #NYR #PITvsNYR #NHL

Refs Kelly Sutherland (#11) and Eric Furlatt (#27) are keeping busy at Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers with Scott Cherrey (#50) and Matt MacPherson (#83) on lines
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@NHLBlackhawks @FlaPanthers #Blackhawks #TimeToHunt #CHIvsFLA

Blackhawks vs. Panthers
Referee: Kelly Sutherland #11
Referee: Eric Furlatt #27
Lines: Scott Cherrey #50
Lines: Matt MacPherson #83
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#Blackhawks #TimeToHunt #CHIvsFLA #NHL

Refs Kelly Sutherland #11 and Eric Furlatt #27 work Blackhawks vs. Panthers with Scott Cherrey #50 and Matt MacPherson #83
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#Blackhawks #TimeToHunt #CHIvsFLA #NHL

Scouting the Refs Podcast: Preseason Penalty Pileups It’s getting ugly out there as the preseason penalties pile up at Senators/Canadiens and Panthers/Lightning, with sucker-punches, dropped gloves, and fines.

Catch the latest #RefsPodcast before tonight's puck drop! Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you tune in!
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Refs TJ Luxmore #21 and Frederick L'Ecuyer #17 work Avalanche vs. Kings with Jesse Marquis #86 and Trent Knorr #74
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#GoAvsGo #GoKingsGo #COLvsLAK #NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers get refs Wes McCauley (#4) and Jake Brenk (#26) with Devin Berg (#87) and Libor Suchanek (#60) on lines
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@penguins @NYRangers #LetsGoPens #NYR #PITvsNYR

Refs for @NHLBlackhawks @FlaPanthers are Kelly Sutherland (#11) and Eric Furlatt (#27). Tonight's officials: scoutingtherefs.com/...
#CHIvsFLA #Blackhawks #TimeToHunt

Ottawa Senators' Nick Cousins ($2,148.44, Slashing) and Hayden Hodgson ($2,018.23, Boarding) each fined by NHL DOPS for their actions on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. And yes, that's the maximum allowable under the CBA... : scoutingtherefs.com/...

Referees Pierre Lambert and Eric Furlatt nearly had to break out the riot pads for a preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators in Quebec City on Tuesday night. The two clubs combined for 150 minutes in penalties: scoutingtherefs.com/...

Is It In? Podcast Episode · Scouting The Refs Podcast · 09/26/2025 · 17m

On the latest #RefsPodcast: Missed goals, unlimited high sticks, some NHL officials have yet to work a game, Rangers' Othmann ejected but not suspended, and a line brawl in the QMJHL!

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On the latest #RefsPodcast, Todd and Josh break down Brennan Othmann's elbowing major that didn't result in a fine or suspension for the New York Rangers winger. Check it out on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. @ToddLewisSports

Where's the NHL's Situation Room when you need them? A goal from Washington Capitals forward Vincent Iorio went unnoticed on the ice during Thursday's preseason game against the Philadelphia Flyers. scoutingtherefs.com/...

After a quick huddle with the crew, referee Kyle Rehman confirms that there are just 10 DAYS until the start of the NHL season!

NHL Adds Three on Lines: Blujus, Faucher, and Oliver Three new linespersons will be joining the NHL officiating team for the start of the 2025-26 season: Dylan Blujus, Jeremy Faucher, and Shawn Oliver

Three new lineys will be joining the National Hockey League officiating team for the start of the 2025-26 season, as Dylan Blujus, Jeremy Faucher, and Shawn Oliver have been hired by the NHL: scoutingtherefs.com/...

Chasing a ‘total dream’: Prospect Showcase provides a path for women officials to pursue NHL | Tampa Bay Lightning Ashley Johnston and Sydney Harris will be among the officials working this year’s prospect tournament, and both are in the running to become the first woman in NHL history to officiate a regular season game.

Congratulations to refs Sydney Harris and Ashley Johnston - along with all the other officials selected to officiate this weekend's NHL Prospect Tournaments. More on two women hoping to make it to the NHL in stripes: www.nhl.com/lightnin...

We can't believe it either... There are just 77 DAYS until the start of the 2025-26 NHL season!

AHL Calder Cup Final
Abbotsford Canucks vs. Charlotte Checkers
Referee: Jordan Samuels-Thomas #42
Referee: Morgan MacPhee #43
Lines: Ryan Jackson #84
Lines: Anthony Lapointe #58
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Oilers vs. Panthers
Referee: Jean Hebert #15
Referee: Chris Rooney #5
Lines: Devin Berg #87
Lines: Ryan Gibbons #58
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#LetsGoOilers #TimeToHunt #EDMvsFLA #NHL

Refs Jean Hebert #15 and Chris Rooney #5 work Oilers vs. Panthers with Devin Berg #87 and Ryan Gibbons #58
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#LetsGoOilers #TimeToHunt #EDMvsFLA #NHL

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers get refs Jean Hebert (#15) and Chris Rooney (#5) with Devin Berg (#87) and Ryan Gibbons (#58) on lines
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@EdmontonOilers @FlaPanthers #LetsGoOilers #TimeToHunt #EDMvsFLA

Olympics Update: With countries naming their 'first six' players, we're taking a look at the stripes, since NHL officials will once again be part of the Olympics. Who's your pick? Which NHL refs should work the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Panthers vs. Oilers
Referee: Wes McCauley #4
Referee: Francis Charron #6
Lines: Scott Cherrey #50
Lines: Trent Knorr #74
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#TimeToHunt #LetsGoOilers #FLAvsEDM #NHL

Refs Wes McCauley #4 and Francis Charron #6 work Panthers vs. Oilers with Scott Cherrey #50 and Trent Knorr #74
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#TimeToHunt #LetsGoOilers #FLAvsEDM #NHL #StanleyCupFinal #Game5

Tonight's crew for Game 5 of Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers will be refs Wes McCauley (#4) and Francis Charron (#6) with lineys Scott Cherrey (#50) and Trent Knorr (#74)
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Let ‘Em Play… Right? Podcast Episode · Scouting The Refs Podcast · 06/14/2025 · 21m

On this week's #RefsPodcast, we recap the penalty calls and non-calls from Games 3 and 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, with @toddlewissports. Tune in now before tonight's Game 5:
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Today’s NHL Stanley Cup Final Referees and Linespersons – 6/14/25 The NHL is sticking with the officiating rotation. The crew from Games 1 and 3 are back for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers:

The NHL is sticking with the officiating rotation, as the stripes from Games 1 and 3 are back for Saturday's Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers: scoutingtherefs.com/...