Let me start by agreeing that the most effective way of refereeing is the current CCHA method. And I will explain why. Being a previous player in the CCHA, the one referee system offers many benefits. 1. The players will know when they see the ONE referee what type of game its going to be. Each referee has his owen style. Some will allow more stick work, others will allow harder hitting and some call everything. But when a player knows that only ONE referee is going to call the majority (99%) of the penalties, and they know what he calls, the game is more enjoyable for everyone. 2. Linesman in the CCHA have the authority to call penalties behind the play. Normally these are two guys giving it to one another up the ice. The linesman can also call major penalties. They do not have a huge impact on the game and they should be allowed to make these calls. This is just my opinion, and having played in various conferences during tournaments, two referees can simply cause too much confusion. Referees will tend to try and cover for the other and usually more questionable calls are made. By no means am I bashing the referees, but a three man (one ref and two linesman) is the way the players would rather have it. Craig Ferris State University 1990-1994 HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.