Hey gang  -- maybe things have changed, but I really believe, in 99% of
the cases, the refs do NOT determine the outcome of the game, whatever
sport. Hard for me to believe they are biased, if they are incompetent, it
is for both teams... ofcourse there are always exceptional games that
"seem" to be stolen from one of the teams .... hey, what else is new?
Let's get on with hockey and stop the ref-bashing.... unless of course,
you are one!!
 
Tony Buffa
RPI '64
 
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On Mon, 30 Jan 1995, George A. O'Toole wrote:
 
> >        In Defense to the Gophers the Puck was in on their 6th goal which
> >was called a non goal. Call it a tainted win the Coach of the gophers
> >should take the tape to the league because it will show the refs made a
> >bad call..GOPHERS GOT ROBBED.....
>
> Eric,
> As a fan of college hockey, you know that in almost ANY game, the refs seem
> to play a major role in the outcome - a blown call or no call.  Saturday
> night was no exception.  Case in point - the Gophers last two (power play)
> goals came off of two week penalty calls on the Badgers.  Especially in
> light of the fact that Badgers were dropping like flies and not a single
> wistle was heard.
>
> The bottom line, though, is that it does not seem outrageous to expect some
> level of competence from college hockey refs.  I guess we can always dream!
>
> George O'Toole
> Go Bucky!