At 05:10 PM 12/1/97 -0500, Roger Spurgeon wrote:
 
>One of Matt's best qualities as a ref is that he is constantly talking to
>the players (he never shuts up)--the players know exactly what Matt is
>thinking and exactly what he is and isn't going to call.
 
I have to agree, Roger.  This is the main reason why the players respect
Matt Shegos.  Matt is an official in control of the game, and the players
know what they *can't* get away with when he's on the ice.
 
In general, I don't have much of a problem with officiating in the CCHA.  In
every game, someone in the stands, in the pressbox, or with the teams is
going to question *several* calls; my response to that (even when I'm doing
the complaining) is that it usually all comes out in the wash.
 
Whenever there's a Shegos in the house--either Matt or Mark--I know it's
going to be a well-called college hockey game.  Same goes for Piotrowski.
I'm not saying I don't have a problem with *any* CCHA officials, but the
ones I do dislike don't really deserve any public bashing from me, IMHO.
 
Paula
 
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