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cmonref@tsn.ca. Hey Kerry, Just want to say I love the article. Its great to have your perspective! With the use today of instant replay, sometimes as fans we have the luxury of reviewing plays that the on ice official doesnt have. Im referring to missed penalty infractions, off sides and embellishments. I was wondering if referees/linesman ever go to the dressing room between periods and look at any of these replays. And if so, doesnt it make them want to make a "make up call?" Your input would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks,Jeff ReynoldsOttawa, Ontario Hey Jeff: I can assure you that NHL referees and linesmen check the television monitor in the officials dressing room between periods if there has been a call (made or potentially missed) that might require a second look to provide some measure of affirmation. You might find this hard to believe, Jeff, but every official strives to work that illusive "perfect game." They are extremely hard-working and dedicated men but as we know all too well, they are human and mistakes are made. None of this has changed through the four decades that I worked as an official for the NHL. What has changed is that before video replay and modern technology provided replays on the score clock and throughout the arena, the officials had to trust their first gut reaction and hope that the right call was made. Players and coaches always let you know instantly what they thought of your decision. Head games were sometimes played with the ref when false information was purposely provided from the players bench where an assistant coach was in communication with a "spotter" in the press box. The spotter sat near a television monitor and had access to the broadcast replay or an in-house video feed. Some teams began placing a small monitor at their bench and coaches would quickly point to it telling the official the call he made was dead wrong! The next comment to the ref was, "You owe us one!" When the period ended, the officials would inevitably rush to the monitor in their dressing room and hope that the play was shown on the intermission broadcast feed. After several times of witnessing clear evidence that the correct call had in fact been made, I began to take a very proactive approach with players or coaches that wanted to quickly provide false misinformation. In an attempt to hold them accountable to their word I would look the individual in the eye and tell him how much I respected his honesty and trusted what he said to be true. If, however, after personally watching the replay between periods I found that the player or coach was not telling me the truth, their credibility with me would be seriously damaged! I asked again if they were sure the call was wrong. Guilty parties often said they would check the replay during intermission and get back to me. I knew I had them at that point! Others were too far committed and stuck to their guns. On at least one occasion a player tried to sell me a bill of goods and wouldnt back down. The intermission replay demonstrated he had flat out lied to me and I told him as much. The players response, "You cant blame me for trying, can you?" That player learned that trust is earned and not freely gifted! The modern game is very fast and often played with an incredible intensity by phenomenally skilled athletes. If, as a spectator, you had the good fortune to sit at ice level you will understand what Im talking about. The game takes on a very different perspective the farther away you are removed from the action. Things happen very quickly on the ice and in a blink of an eye something can easily be missed. "Instant replay" isnt now just a luxury enjoyed by home viewers watching the broadcast, but plays and calls are seen on the Jumbotron that hangs over the officials head at centre ice. This instant feedback intensifies the desire and pressure for the officials to be "perfect." While it isnt part of standard operating procedure, the honest fact is that on rare occasions the score clock has allowed a member of the officiating crew to sneak a peek at a replay when a group conference is being conducted in the interest of getting the call right. So Jeff, with all the pressure on the officials to make the correct call, it only stands to reason that they would want to verify their call through a second look during the intermission break. A headset call can also be made to the video review official in the arena during a commercial stoppage to provide feedback on a play if the information the referee desires is really pressing. Regardless of the validity of a call, once its made there is no changing it. The feedback can bring about some peace of mind or closure and can even eliminate the potential for head games. If the official learns he was wrong the best course of action is to admit the error, apologize and move on as quickly as possible in his ongoing attempt to be "perfect." . A veteran of 16 NHL seasons, Prospals career was highlighted by him ranking fourth in points scored, third in assists and sixth in games played among all Czech Republic born players in NHL history. . - Kevin Labanc and Joseph Blandisi were a potent combination for the Barrie Colts on Friday night.
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http://t.co/4xAZC49ywQ pic.twitter.com/0hOgLS7qIi — BarDown (@BarDown) November 27, 2014 DZ: What do you think when you see that people have actually made these jerseys in real life before youve even been picked? CMD: I think thats just crazy. The way it works now theres no real sign where youre going to go. Even if a team does get the first overall pick, it might not be me, you know? Theres a whole lot of talent out there, you never know where youre going to end up. So for people to go out and buy jerseys and all that kind of stuff, its very flattering obviously, but its a little bit crazy (laughs). DZ: When you accidentally like someones picture on Instagram, are you someone who would “unlike” or do you just own it and say "meh whatever"? CMD: Nah, unlike it as fast as you can. Thats always pretty awkward when youre on a good creep and you get one of those "52 weeks ago." Its pretty embarrassing when that happens, so I generally try and unlike it and hope they dont notice. DZ: Top three musical artists youre listening to right now. CMD: I like the new song Heroes (Alesso). Thats a big one, thats probably my favourite song right now. Im a big country guy. DZ: Is there any particular song that you listen to pre-game that pumps you up? CMD: Id say thats Heroes right now. Listen to it once and it gets me going. DZ: Its clear that you were born to play hockey, picking up on all of the fundamentals naturally when you were younger, but is there any sport youud say youre flat out awful at? CMD: (laughs) Yeah, golf.dddddddddddd DZ: (laughs) Lots of slicing going on? CMD: Yeah, Im a lefty and its terrible. Youve gotta be a good golfer if you play hockey, but I dont think Ive mastered that skill, my golf game is very, very average. DZ: Whats your favourite highlight reel goal or play from the past couple years? CMD: I think the first one would just be the Plymouth goal last season. It was one of those ones where I didnt think I had him at all and then made a couple of moves and all of a sudden I was around. You know, looking back I really have no idea what happened, really (laughs). So I would say probably that one. DZ: Do you play NHL 15 at all? CMD: Yeah, of course. DZ: Which team or teams do you usually pick if its a "Ive gotta win this" type of game. CMD: Chicago or Pittsburgh. Those guys usually win the game and they have some pretty fun players to play with online. DZ: Good real life teams, even better video game teams (laughs). CMD: (laughs) Yeah, exactly. DZ: Has any pro reached out to you with advice of what to avoid when you finally do turn pro? What was the advice they gave? CMD: Ive been pretty lucky to have some guys reach out to me. Guys like Sam Gagner, John Tavares and that kind of thing. But they havent talked too much about the outside stuff of being a pro, they just talk about being a professional athlete and what it takes and all of that kind of stuff. All of them have pretty different advice and Im pretty lucky to have guys like that reach out to you. #Oilers fans want Connor McDavid. pic.twitter.com/fZ5x8nBoti — Painful Living. (@TheCityOfChamps) December 5, 2014 DZ: What are your thoughts on when you hear teams might be "tanking" to pick you in the draft? Are there any teams where youd go "I wouldnt mind if they didnt too well and ended up picking me?" CMD: I dont think any teams tank, or anything like that and I just think theres a couple of not so good teams. (laughs) Its the NHL really, so it doesnt really matter where you go, so Im not cheering for anyone or anything like that. Any team that takes me its a tremendous honour and a dream come true. DZ: One of the other three Daniels that work at BarDown is a Newmarket native, so I would be remiss to not ask this. Favourite celebrity from Newmarket? Jim Carrey? John Candy? Brian Elliot, the Blues goaltender? CMD: Jim Carrey I would say. I just saw Dumb and Dumber To a few days ago, it was hilarious, hes hilarious. So I would say hes my favourite Newmarket celebrity. DZ: Why have you chosen to be a Canadian Tire partner athlete and Jumpstart Ambassador? CMD: Part of it was working with such an iconic Canadian company and being a Jumpstart ambassador provides a great opportunity for me to continue to inspire young athletes, to get involved in sports. The work theyre doing to get kids involved in sports and physical activity is something that I personally feel very strongly about. DZ: Does it mean even more to you as an athlete to be able to help get more kids involved in hockey by being a Jumpstart Ambassador? CMD: For sure, hockeys been good to me throughout my life and its given me a lot of opportunities, personally. Its taught me some great life lessons and skills that I can use for the rest of my life and I think its very important that kids get that opportunity as well, to play sports and do physical activities and learn life lessons that way, because I think that the lessons that Ive learned through hockey and sports are lessons that I can use for a life time. DZ: Finally, can you go BarDown? CMD: Uhhh, sometimes. Not all the time, but sometimes I get lucky. ' ' '
