As an official (but not working that level) I agree 100%.

   --david

On 2/24/20 11:17 AM, Erik Biever wrote:
> “When you pull on that jersey, the name on the front is a hell of a 
> lot more important than the name on the back,” said some hockey 
> coach.  I think this could apply to officials as well.
>
> -- Erik
>
> On Sun, Feb 23, 2020 at 7:43 PM Gary Thomas <[log in to unmask] 
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
>
>     Interesting observation Carol.  I haven't been watching much
>     action in the other conferences to notice the difference.  I don't
>     have any definitive answers for you...only my own personal
>     observations as a sports fan and a USA hockey official.
>
>     USA Hockey does not make any requirement/recommendation on the
>     matter.  Personally, I have my name on the back of my shirt.  But
>     when I order a new shirt, I will probably leave it off.  Just not
>     that comfortable with all those hockey parents knowing my name, I
>     guess.  Not that I've had any issues in 12 years...
>
>     I can't picture officials from other collegiate and pro sports
>     with names on their shirts.  Football...nope. Roundball...nope. 
>     Baseball...nope.  Nor do I think NHL officials have names (but I
>     could be wrong).
>
>     With all the crazies out there these days, I get why they want to
>     make it just a little harder to personally identify officials.
>
>     Gary Thomas
>