sutton Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Who does everyone like in each class? Side question...Can anyone explain to me why the PIHL changes their officiating format for the playoffs only? Each regular season game employs the 2 man system, but come playoffs, it switches to a 4 man system. I guess I get why, to look more professional etc etc. But what I don't get is, the games are called and officiated one way all season only to have double the set of eyes (and egos) officiating games that matter. Not sure I agree with their thought process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ref33 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 How is it double the set of egos? Still two referees. Just adding linesman to the mix. The four man system provides two things specifically. The linesman are at the lines to make sure they have the best view and the refs will be at the goal to make sure they have the best view. Still two referees so the penalty calls should be similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadday4hockey Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 How do they assign the officials for each game and how do they decide who wears the stripes? Is it based on merit or the old buddy system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ref33 Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Not from your side of the state but there's a combo of merit, old buddy, politics, availability, teams, locations that go into assignments. Not an easy thing to tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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