> So... rulebook people, can you confirm that only the ref or asst. ref can > call such a penalty (similar to the old 1-ref 2-linesmen system where even > the linesmen couldn't call penalties that they saw), and not someone at the > _scorer's table_? Let me start by saying that I don't have a rulebook ... however, for the last six years or so, either my husband or my son have been the public address announcer at UWSP hockey games and, as such, are considered off-ice officials. That title also applies to the official scorer, timekeeper, and penalty box staff. What usually happens is that when/if something improper or irregular is noticed by the off-ice officials, the horn or buzzer is sounded briefly to get the attention of the on-ice officials, the information is relayed to them, and appropriate action is taken. That's usually during a stoppage in play. I don't recall a stoppage of this type once play has re-started. Just my $.02. Debbie Somers ----------------------------------- UW-Stevens Point Hockey Homepage http://www.uwsp.edu/athlet/hockey HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.