Two for the new guys...and even some old guys :)

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

First play...block. The defender was sliding sideways but never made it into the shooter's path....almost, but not quite. The T got it right, even if it wasn't his call to make (he should have let the C have it or the L...and the L should have been over there).

Second play....let the initial attack complete. If they shoot it or pull it back out, blow the whistle. No need to stop it immediately as the player is in no danger of getting more injured.

That was what I thought I saw, but I wouldn't have made the call with the camera's angle. It looked like he was still sliding and had his knee out. Again, though, I really don't like our angle.

[canuckrefguy]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

That was what I thought I saw, but I wouldn't have made the call with the camera's angle. It looked like he was still sliding and had his knee out. Again, though, I really don't like our angle.

Angle or not - that's an awfully quick whistle from the third person out of three that should have a whistle on that play.

Agree on the second play - unless the kid lands directly on his head or something.

[JetMetFan]

Originally Posted by canuckrefguy

Angle or not - that's an awfully quick whistle from the third person out of three that should have a whistle on that play.

That's my main concern. The call itself is obviously important but the fact the T had an immediate whistle isn't good. Obviously you can't see his eyes but just watching his head as the play developed it appears as though he was focused on the ball.

As I said earlier, I know he didn't have anything going on in front of him, meaning he can expand his vision, but he shouldn't be the first - and only - whistle on that play.

Originally Posted by justacoach

On the second play, did anyone notice the slot official tread water about 3 counts while he provided a totally unwarranted 'foul tip' mechanic?

I just noticed! That's why I said in another thread some guys just do it out of habit.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by justacoach

On the second play, did anyone notice the slot official tread water about 3 counts while he provided a totally unwarranted 'foul tip' mechanic?

Originally Posted by JetMetFan

I just noticed! That's why I said in another thread some guys just do it out of habit.

Not only the C but the L....they were so in sync it looked like an Olympic synchronized swimming competition. The only thing missing were their swim caps.