David Morgenstern <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Now my question, when did the use of replay for penalties start?  Is that
> something only used in the tourney?  Or, is it just for the purpose of
> assesing penalties on dangerous plays?  I happen to think it is a good idea
> to use the replay when the ref wants help, but I think the person doing the
> reviewing on the replay (if they can't let the ref himself do it) should be
> someone that is usually an on ice ref.  I don't think they should do what
> the NHL does.  They hire some local guy to do the reviewing (not in the
> playoffs) and it leads to a lot of controversy.  Is the reviewer someone
> that has an idea of what it is like to be on the ice in a big game?  And
> finally, how do all three people on the ice miss Shane Johnson getting a
> stick in the throat (or was it face, couldn't tell from tv but I figured
> neck since that is unprotected and he was in obvious pain), and why didn't
> they look at the replay.  I think that was every bit as vicious as Pierce's
> check, which by the way had me screaming at the tv at how big a moron he
> was for throwing that hit.
 
Replays have been used in the tournament for at least a couple years now
(if my hazy memory serves correctly).
 
For the BU-Mich game, the replay official was Greg Shepard, the WCHA's
supervisor of officials.  He refs games during the regular season, and has
many year's worth of experience doing so.
 
I believe replays only come into account when requested by the on-ice
referree; the replay official cannot "call for" a penalty directly.
 
- Garrett
 
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Garrett Lanzy        Endicott, NY
 
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