Some NHL referees, like Wes McCauley, are known for injecting personality into their officiating. Last night, Rank stirred attention by adding some flair to his announcement of a no-goal call after a review.
His statement received mixed reviews from fans. While some appreciated the personality in the game, others felt referees should stick to making straightforward calls.
Former referee Tim Peel joined the conversation, calling out Rank's approach and suggesting the NHL wouldn't approve.
Do you believe officials should keep emotions out of their calls, or do you welcome a bit more personality in hockey officiating?
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23 FEVRIER | 240 ANSWERS Referee Under Fire For His No-Goal Call Against The St Louis Blues Did you like Rank's call? | ||
Yes | 145 | 60.4 % |
No | 95 | 39.6 % |
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