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Scouting the Refs
NHL
Goaltender Interference
Florida Panthers
Edmonton Oilers
Player Safety
Officiating
NHL Officiating
National Hockey League
Boston Bruins
NHL Playoffs
Chicago Blackhawks
Ottawa Senators
Connor Mcdavid
ECHL
Stanley Cup Final
Olympics
Video Review
Vancouver Canucks
Hockey
OHL

Scouting The Refs follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports; a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio, he’s also worked for TSN and Sportsnet as... more

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Latest Episodes

That's a rap on the 2025-26 NHL season, as the Carolina Hurricanes claimed the Stanley Cup in Game 6 over the Vegas Golden Knights. Wrapping up:

* Referee Golfin' Garrett Rank takes a tumble

* Canes' Jason Blake gets called for tripping. A margin... more

The NHL Stanley Cup Final is in full swing! This week:

* No call on Golden Knights' Eichel for dumping Canes' Staal

* Vegas's Stone sticks Chatfield up high, prompting an official discussion and a video review. How did that work, exactly?

* Gam... more

We've made it through the NHL Conference Finals and Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with plenty to discuss on this week’s Refs Podcast:

* The NHL's Final Four refs and linespersons

* Ghislain Hebert gets a new gig up north

* The ref cam ... more

We’ve got a jam-packed week of Stanley Cup action to run down on this week’s Refs Podcast:

* Canadiens’ Dobson delivers a high-stick from his knees

* A clear spear from Montreal’s Texier on Canes’ Miller gets called a slash. What?

* Carolina’s ... more

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Recent Guests

Ian Walsh
Former NHL referee with over 23 years of officiating experience, now mentoring young officials
IIHF, WHL, USHL
Episode: Talking Olympics with NHL Ref Ian Walsh
Kendall Hanley
Manager of Officiating for the North American Hockey League, with extensive officiating experience including the Olympics.
North American Hockey League
Episode: NAHL's Kendall Hanley on Officiating Camps
Don Weekes
Author of Hockey Hall of Fame: The Timeline of the Game
Episode: Show Your Work! & Author Don Weekes
Keith Kaval
NAHL official involved in development and training of referees
North American Hockey League
Episode: Nachos on Ice + NAHL's Kaval & Hanley
Tyler Nimmons
Executive producer and director of the ECHL Unfiltered program
ECHL Unfiltered
Episode: Seeing Double
Darren Burns
Former coach of two new NHL referees
Episode: New Season, New Rules, New Refs!

Hosts

Todd Lewis
Host of Scouting The Refs Podcast, veteran broadcaster in hockey and other major leagues, with long-form analysis of officiating and rule interpretations.
Josh Smith
Co-host and founder of Scouting the Refs, providing expertise in officiating and media-driven perspectives on hockey rules and calls.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Nice explanations

    Good cast with a good explanation on some of the recent calls and the rules in play fore the calls. Good fore fans, players, refs and all other involved or interested in hockey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jesper32
    Denmark6 years ago
  • Good Discussions

    I really enjoy the discussion and the insight into the world of hockey officiating. I think it’s good to open the door to the officiating world because it helps the public see officials as humans and not robots who hate your team. Keep up the good shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheChillUmpire
    United States6 years ago

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Great insight into officiating lives and how officials are humans, not robots.
Nice explanations of recent calls and rules for fans, players, and refs.
The analysis is practical for teams and officials alike, with clear rule context and critiques.

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Apple Podcasts
#248
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#29
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#99
Denmark/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#238
Norway/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Talking Olympics with NHL Ref Ian Walsh
Q: How does the intensity of Olympic games compare to NHL games?
The atmosphere felt like a playoff game, with teams like Latvia playing with great passion for their country, leading to a different kind of intensity.
Talking Olympics with NHL Ref Ian Walsh
Q: What was the experience like officiating at the 2014 Sochi Olympics?
It was a great honor and a unique experience, especially in light of the political unrest at the time. It was memorable working with fellow NHL referees and the Olympic setup was first class.
NAHL's Kendall Hanley on Officiating Camps
Q: What would you say to somebody thinking about officiating?
It's a great way to stay involved in the game and can be highly rewarding; you can be your own professional.
NAHL's Kendall Hanley on Officiating Camps
Q: What was it like for you in 2022 actually working the Olympic Games?
It was an unforgettable experience despite the challenges posed by COVID, forming special bonds with fellow officials.
Show Your Work! & Author Don Weekes
Q: How did you come into writing or what was your path to write this book?
I was inspired after recognizing that there were no trivia books on hockey and then approached a publisher with my idea which got picked up quickly, leading to a series of books.

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What is Scouting The Refs Podcast #RefsPodcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on hockey officiating across major leagues, with deep dives into rule interpretations, penalties, video reviews, and the impact of officiating on game flow. Episodes often dissect high-stakes calls, discuss the interplay between on-ice decisions and league policy, and explore how technology and new cameras may shape future officiating. The hosts bring practical perspectives from decades in sports broadcasting and officiating, offering fans, teams, and aspiring officials clear explanations, candid opinions, and behind-the-scenes context that helps demystify how calls are made and reviewed.

A standout angle is the consistent emphasis on transparency and consistency in officiating, plus a willingness to compare NHL rules ... more

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