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Hey Ref: 10 questions with Marco Hunt
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Duncan Ryhorchuk
The dream of every young hockey player is to play in the NHL, for their high school in the state tournament, or for a Division I team. Not too many kids dream of being a hockey official when they grow up.
Similarly, Marco Hunt never dreamt he would be one of the top NCAA officials, but the path he took, and his accomplishments along the way, make him very deserving of his established destination. As you will discover in this Q&A, Hunt has worked as an on-ice official for a lot of games that kids dream about playing in.
Hey Ref - One liners
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Duncan Ryhorchuk
‘Tis the season to be jolly, ‘tis the season for New Year’s resolutions and ‘tis the season for “The Best Of” lists.
As we change the calendars to the New Year, we always seem to be inundated with lists – the top 10 plays of the year, 10 best goals, 10 best hits of the year, best saves of the year, play of the year … etc.
As an official, you hear your share of “one liners.” I have decided to, with the help of my fellow officials, make a list of “one liners” heard at the rink.
Hey Ref- Cutting Corners
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Duncan Ryhorchuk
Can a leopard change it spots? With enough encouragement and the proper attitude, hopefully it can!
Have you ever witnessed or worked with a fellow official, teammate or employee that cuts corners? If they get the job done and no one complains, is it OK to cut corners? What effect does it have on you or the players or coaches in a game? How should you deal with it?
To cut corners: To do something in the easiest, quickest or cheapest way, often harming the quality of your work.
Cutting corners is plain and simply being lazy!Hey Ref- New Officials Development
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By Duncan Ryhorchuk
Do you throw the new ones to the wolves with no training? Or do you have the time and resources to develop the new officials correctly?
On Sunday, Dec. 4, I had the privilege of being included in a group of officials who spent all day at two ice rinks that were following a well-planned training session.
Mike Mooney and Rick Nelson have produced a unique seminar for first-year officials in Minnesota Hockey District 5. Mike is the District 5 supervisor of officials and has a proven background for producing strong officials. Officials such as Brian McAvoy, Michael Kephart and Ryan Szymanski all have progressed into USA Hockey junior leagues. Another official under Mike’s tutelage is Mickey Moran, who achieved her USA Hockey Officials level 4 this year while being a senior in High School.
Hey Ref- Ultimate Officials
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- Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31
By Duncan Ryhorchuk
I have a friend that is an auto mechanic. When I stop by to see him, he is always tuning up his cars. It is not that anything is wrong with his cars; he is just in his words “fine-tuning them.”
Officials, do you need some fine-tuning to help you reach your goals on the ice? J.B. Olson, an educator by trade, runs a training program called “Ultimate Officials.” This may be the fine-tuning program you are looking for.
