*Message: From: SCERO at OLEC Date: 10/19/94 10:41AM To: INTERNET:[log in to unmask] at OCF_INFORM Subject: Re[2]: tossing on faceoffs Contents: Spraguer writes... >The ref is supposed to hold the puck in both hands, in close to the >waist, and then drop it quickly without making any motion before. The referee should not hold the puck in two hands. The puck should be held in the non-whistle hand, in clear view of the players facing off. The puck should be dropped flat on the ice to prevent bouncing, with as little motion as possible. You are correct in that some linesman/referees are very strict and some are not in determining their criteria for tossing players. This can be confusing for the players until they get to know the officials tendancies. Rick [log in to unmask]