The Crown Refs Podcast is the ultimate audio experience for basketball officials looking to elevate their craft, build confidence, and achieve long-term success on and off the court. Hosted by Paul Diasparra, this podcast helps referees master their skills, refine their judgment, and develop a strong officiating mindset. It features top names in officiating like Joey Crawford, Roger Ayers, Dee Kantner, Maia Chaka, Lisa Mattingly, Tyler Ford, Penny Davis, Reggie Greenwood, Scott Foster, Al Ba ...
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Welcome to our discussion based Podcast, where we talk about a wide range of ever changing topics that match the randomness of our guests and Co-hosts. We are doing this as a labor of love always remembering to be respectful to one another taking into account we all have our own viewpoint and opinion on things. If you have ideas, topics, comments and or thoughts please reach out to our email [email protected].
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Scouting The Refs follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news updates, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls. #RefsPodcastThe Scouting The Refs Podcast is a weekly look at the world of officiating and player safety within the National Hockey League, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world. We'll break down the calls and the rules behind them to help understand why a penalty ...
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A show about the people who are involved in the world's biggest sport but don't often get seen, unless they make a mistake. Join host Hassan Rajwani as he sits down with football (soccer) referees at all levels of the game to discuss their journey, key refereeing topics in the game (such as VAR) and everything else refereeing! You'll also hear him quiz professional players on the laws of the game.
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Take a seat on the Armchair and join us as we debate the latest rugby and sporting events. Full of bad takes and laughter, this easygoing podcast hosted by Mike Abrahamse and Ben Hall is almost guaranteed to be the best hour of your week. With reviews like this, why would you want to miss out? "10/10 would recommend to anyone" - Ben's Mum "5* full of quality and great sporting takes" - Mike's dad
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In this episode of The Crown Refs Podcast, we dive into key insights for the 2025 season, breaking down the habits, mindset shifts, and game strategies that separate great officials from the rest. Topics Covered: ✅ Stop Judging Your Partners’ Calls – Focus on your role and elevate the crew. ✅ Next Play Mentality – Stay locked in and avoid dwelling …
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Breaking down the ten-game suspension for Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman, and what comes next with his appeal to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and potentially an independent arbitrator. Hartman’s ban is the longest since Washington Capitals’ Tom Wilson was suspended for 20 games - reduced to 14 upon appeal - back in 2018-19. We dig into the ap…
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Welcome to our discussion based Podcast, where we talk about a wide range of ever changing topics that match our guests and Co-hosts. We are doing this as a labor of love always remembering to accept a different viewpoint to ours. If you have ideas, topics, comments and or thoughts please reach out to our email [email protected]. In this wi…
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Minnesota Wild’s Ryan Hartman gets a match penalty for intent to injure after he slams the head of Ottawa Senators’ Tim Stutzle into the ice on a faceoff; Hartman will have an in-person hearing - allowing the league to suspend him for five games or more - with the NHL’s Department of Player Safety. . More head contact at Devils vs. Sabres, as New J…
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#392 Paul's Transformation | The Dialed In Podcast Ep. 1
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1:12:08In the inaugural episode of The Dialed In Podcast, hosts Paul Diasparra and Marc Vaccaro take you on an inspiring journey through Paul’s remarkable awakening to wellness. After years of average and inconsistent progress, Paul shares the pivotal moment that transformed his health and mindset forever. Together, they unpack the exact steps Paul took t…
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Episode 231 / January 25, 2025: It's a jam-packed week with tons of National Hockey League action. We're also joined by the North American Hockey League (NAHL)'s Keith Kaval and Kendall Hanley to discuss their upcoming NAHL Officiating Exposure Camps to help develop referees and linespersons. You've still got timt to sign up and join them - more in…
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Preferences and References (Pref & Ref) Podcast - SE 2 EP 19 Politics and Scented Candles
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1:21:39Thank you for joining us for this episode 19 We ramble a bit at the start, a hour and half in we begin to enjoy the "Scented Candles" Hang in there. Welcome to our discussion based Podcast, where we talk about a wide range of ever changing topics that match our guests and Co-hosts. We are doing this as a labor of love always remembering to accept a…
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#391 Penny Davis | NCAA Women's National Coordinator | The Wonderful Women of Officiating Ep. 6
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Penny Davis is the NCAA Women's National Coordinator of Officiating for divisions 1, 2, & 3, a position she's held since 2019. Before that, she had an incredible 17-year division career working in such conferences as the Pac 12, West Coast, Mountain West, Western Athletic, & the Big Sky. Penny is also fortunate enough to be in a select group of off…
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Episode 229 / January 11, 2025: A pair of milestone games for refs Eric Furlatt and Chris Rooney, Leafs’ Domi and Senators’ Cousins, Ducks’ Helleson tossed - and nothing more - for kneeing Flames’ Zary. Was it the right call? Bolts/Bruins get spicy with a Lilleberg cross-check to the face, Bedard kicks it (but does he really?), the ref-cam returns,…
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Preferences and References Episode 18 - Aliens and Reading
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1:31:32Thank you for joining us for this episode Season 2 Number 18 Welcome to our discussion based Podcast, where we talk about a wide range of ever changing topics that match our guests and Co-hosts. We are doing this as a labor of love always remembering to accept a different viewpoint to ours. If you have ideas, topics, comments and or thoughts please…
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Episode 228 / January 4, 2025: So much for New Year’s Resolutions! The NHL Department of Player Safety has been busy handing out fines to Philadelphia Flyers’ Matvei Michkov (high-sticking), Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon (elbowing), and Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett (roughing), along with a three-game suspension to Nashville Predators’ Zachary…
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#390 The Best of 2024 Mix | Thanks for 6 Years of Podcasting!
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1:52:43Join us as we celebrate six incredible years of podcasting and reflect on the highlights of 2024! This year has been monumental for Crown Refs, with the expansion of our global officiating community, the launch of our merch shop, and the debut of our online course designed to elevate the game for officials everywhere. This episode features moments …
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#389 30 Big Tips for all Basketball Officials | feat. Sampson Brue | Mental Performance Coach
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1:13:03 Be a Good Person: Build your foundation on character—be trustworthy, disciplined, and determined. Be Coachable and Teachable: Coachable: Apply feedback immediately and make adjustments in real-time. Teachable: Be a lifelong student of the game, mastering both rules and mechanics. Master Mechanics: Know where to be, when to be there, and w…
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In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we feature the inspiring journey of Jess Smith, a seasoned basketball official who has been making strides in college basketball officiating for over a decade, including seven years at the Division I level. Growing up in a basketball family, Jess was introduced to the game early on by her father, a former …
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Episode 227 / December 20, 2024: With the final #RefsPodcast before Christmas, we look at who’s been naughty and who’s been nice, along with the airing of grievances in the spirit of Festivus! Linesman Travis Toomey injured, Detroit Red Wings’ Jonatan Berggren fined for cross-checking, San Jose Sharks’ coach Ryan Warsofsky fined $25,000 for comment…
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#387 From Friday Night Lights to Super Bowl Sunday | w/Brian Neale | Entrepreneur/Podcaster/NFL Ump
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1:16:18In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we welcome Brian Neale, a seasoned NFL official, successful entrepreneur, and co-host of the longest-running sales podcast, The Advanced Selling Podcast. Brian shares insights from his remarkable 27-year journey to reach the NFL, including how officiating shaped his life and taught him patience, resilience…
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Episode 226 / December 13, 2024: Reminiscing about the good ol' days when the National Hockey League would lock an old man in a plexiglass phone booth for a few hours with only a button to press... and where technology has gotten us in the NHL. Get the pool ready -- we've got Josh Norris picking up a $2000 fine for diving, and John Tortorella consi…
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Episode 225 / December 7, 2024: Fines, fines, everywhere fines as the Boston Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov and Pittsburgh Penguins’ Evgeni Malkin each get $5000 fines. Buffalo Sabres’ Jeff Skinner pays up $2000 for diving/embellishment. Soo Greyhounds coach Over in the OHL, we’ve got a fine and suspension for a coach criticizing the refs, as well as a sus…
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#386 Gerry’s Journeys | From HS courts to the Final Four | feat. Gerry Pollard
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1:32:21In this episode, we are honored to have NCAA Men's Basketball Coordinator Gerry Pollard, a seasoned official with over two decades of on-court experience, joining us. Gerry shares his remarkable journey starting as a high school referee and advancing to 21 consecutive NCAA Tournaments, culminating in a Final Four appearance in 2021. Now a coordinat…
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Episode 224 / November 30, 2024: It’s a crazy NHL schedule this week thanks to the Thanksgiving Holiday! On this week’s #RefsPodcast, the challenges of making - and staying in - the NHL as an official, Panthers’ Tkachuk called for interference without making contact, Timo Meier suspended for making plenty of contact with a cross-check to the face, …
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#385 Film Fam 2 | with Jay Bavolar & Matt Kellog
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1:23:33Welcome to Episode 2 of "Film Fam," featuring our community members Jay Bavolar from Hackensack, NJ, and Matt Kellog from Corry, PA. In this episode, we examine several plays from each official highlighting some of the strengths and areas of growth and improvement. You will benefit from our detailed discussion covering the importance of position…
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Episode 223 / November 23, 2024: The NHL's Department of Player Safety finally did it... again. DOPS released a video explaining the rule around illegal checks to the head, including why a few players didn't get suspended. Of course, not all the players were so lucky. Toronto Maple Leafs winger Ryan Reaves picked up a five-game ban for an illegal c…
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Episode 222 / November 16, 2024: Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn has his major penalty for boarding Boston Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo reduced to a two-minute minor after review, Utah’s Michael Carcone picked up seven minutes in penalty after a one-sided scrap against Jack Drury of the Carolina Hurricanes. It’s a three-review game at Leafs vs. …
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#384 Film Fam Ep. 1 | w/Anthony Johnson Jr. & Carter Mochinski | Crown Refs Mentor
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1:28:08We're excited to introduce Film Fam, our new film review series at Crown Refs! Inspired by our Game Notes series, Film Fam will feature at least two officials per session who will share a bulk of plays for review. In this first episode, we feature officials Anthony Johnson Jr. and Carter Mochinski, who both bring a diverse set of game clips for ana…
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Episode 221 / November 9, 2024: We’re seeing double this week with two reviews - and two pucks on the ice. Plus, Todd and Josh are joined by Tyler Nimmons, director and executive producer of ECHL Unfiltered. The Avalanche had a goal taken away for offside, only to have it reinstated a moment later after a protest from the Avs’ bench delayed the fac…
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In this episode of "Human Side of the Game," a collaboration between Crown Refs and Officially Human, we shine a light on the personal journeys of six different officials from various levels. This series gives you an inside look at who these officials are beyond the court—exploring their hobbies, passions, and lives outside of officiating. Get to k…
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#382 Mozelle’s Mentorship | with Mozelle Salazar | Crown Refs 1-1 Training
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1:19:34This episode is another Crown Refs Community Collab as we introduce Mozelle from Corpus Christi, Texas, entering her second season as an official. We hear about her background, discussing her family's influence, especially her dad, a former referee considering a return to weekend tournaments to work with her. This episode highlights the importance …
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Let the coaches’ challenges begin! One week into the season, we’ve already seen challenges for goaltender interference, offside, and missed stoppages. We’ve got two minutes to Detroit Red Wings’ Christian Fisher for breaking his stick after an icing. Brendan Dillon of the New Jersey Devils sees his major penalty for interference on Buffalo’s J.J. P…
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#381 Vincent’s Verifications | with Vincent Garrett | Crown Refs 1-1 training
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1:14:20Welcome to this episode of Vincent's Verifications! Vincent Garrett, a hungry first-year official with many questions and a burning desire to learn the right way. Vincent's eagerness to grasp the nuances of the game is truly inspiring, and this episode promises to be a treasure trove of insights for officials at all levels. In this engaging sess…
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Game on! The regular season is officially here. We've got goaltender interference in Columbus, possible penalty reviews, and ECHL rulebook adjustments. Toronto Maple Leafs' Cedric Pare's knee-on-knee hit on Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine, and the aftermath with Arber Xhekaj going after Pare and picking up instigator, aggressor, and fighting penal…
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On this week's #RefsPodcast: Cal Foote suspended by Slovakia, OHL adds 24 new officials, moving from lines to ref, Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin goes headhunting on Chicago Blackhawks’ A.J. Spellacy, New York Rangers’ Brennan Othmann delivers an unpenalized blindside hit on Boston Bruins’ Parker Wotherspoon who eventually picks up an unsportsmanl…
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#380 Mikaiya's Motivation | with Mikaiya Moore | Crown Refs 1-1
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1:07:24In this episode, we are thrilled to introduce Mikaiya, whose tenacity for growth and improvement has motivated her to pursue excellence in officiating. We were excited to meet her for the first time during this call, as she recently signed up for the Crown Refs 1-1 tier on Patreon. Mikaiya's dedication to enhancing her skills and knowledge is truly…
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Wrapping up NHL Officials training camp, the NHL releases a rule change update video, and QMJHL officiating updates. Todd and Josh go through The Athletic’s recent player survey covering the NHL standings, overtime, shootout goals, and post-game ref press availability. Plus, should the NHL’s Department of Player Safety set minimum standards for sus…
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#379 Figuring it Out | with Brian Kenney | Available on Amazon
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1:00:06We are excited to welcome Brian Kenney, a wonderful human being with a rich and diverse background. Brian is a former Division I official, a current JUCO and high school assignor, a retired special education teacher, and the owner of a successful team-building company. Brian, who is also an author, discusses his latest book, "Figuring It Out: A You…
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Getting ready for the upcoming 2024-25 National Hockey League season with a review of the rule changes, including a big one that will allow Coach's Challenges for puck-over-glass delay of game penalties, along with Ryan Getzlaf joining former teammate George Parros in the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Todd and Josh look back at the retiring of…
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#378 Professionalism Under Pressure | Insights w/Clarence Armstrong | NCAA-M's Tournament Official
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1:40:13In this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast as we sit down with NCAA men’s official Clarence Armstrong. Clarence, a former standout basketball player and all-time leading scorer at ChiChester High School, went on to play four years at Drexel University before transitioning to officiating in 1999. Reaching the Division 1 level in 2008, Clarence now wo…
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Recently retired NHL referee Kevin Pollock picks up a new gig as the Ontario Hockey Association’s Director of Officiating, summer camps are underway including the NHL’s second trip to Europe for a Summer Officiating Combine and the upcoming NHL Officiating Exposure Combine in Buffalo. NHL stripes are keeping busy with their own camps and charitable…
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#377 Unpacking Emotional Intelligence | with Duane Jourdeans
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1:45:10In this insightful episode we welcome Duane Jourdeans, an expert in emotional intelligence and positive psychology, to explore the critical role of emotional intelligence (EI) in the realm of officiating and beyond.Dwayne has spent 29 years in education, coaching, and consulting with organizations like the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Positive Coa…
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After 259 days and 1,400 games, the 2023-24 NHL season is finally over! We look back at Games 6 and 7 of the Stanley Cup Final: Game 6: The Edmonton Oilers win a critical offside challenge against the Florida Panthers. That one took guts... but should we even be reviewing plays that close? What about 'the spirit of the rule'? Where's the line? Also…
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#376 Quincy is Qualified | w/Quincy Smith | Minneapolis, MN | 15-year-old Official
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1:04:12In this episode of "Crown Refs," we sit down with Quincy Smith, a remarkable 15-year-old basketball official from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Quincy shares his journey into officiating, balancing his roles as a player in both basketball and football, and his aspirations to officiate at the college or professional level.Quincy reflects on being inspir…
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On this week's #RefsPodcast, we roll through Games 4 and 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers! Game 4: Edmonton's Darnell Nurse has a kneeing major penalty downgraded to a two-minute minor... but was there embellishment on the play? And can we make a rule change that'll help the refs when there is? No pena…
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Is this the final day for the Stanley Cup Final? Can the Edmonton Oilers stay alive? With the Florida Panthers holding a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, we look back at what's happened thus far in the Cup Final. Game 1: Oilers' Henrique boards Panthers' Ekman-Larsson, Sam Bennett runs over Connor McDavid, and Sergei Bobrovsky gets a whistle with…
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Heading into the Stanley Cup Final this week on the #RefsPodcast, with a look at the officials selected to work the championship series between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Expect things to tighten up as penalty minutes are down and power plays are at a premium late in the playoffs. Did the officials miss a penalty on Edmonton Oilers c…
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#375 Gary Vee X Crown Refs | Cultivating Gratitude & Patience in Officiating | feat. Gary Vaynerchuk
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This week on the #RefsPodcast, we discuss a pair of major penalties that were downgraded after officials' review. The Panthers’ Dmitry Kulikov had a major penalty reduced to a minor for hit on Rangers’ Alex Wennberg and the Rangers’ Jacob Trouba saw his elbowing major on Florida’s Evan Rodrigues dropped to a minor… neither with any explanation as t…
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#374 Rapid Responses 16 | A 4-step approach to improved Game Management
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1:34:21In this episode, we dive into enhancing communication with coaches and improving your confidence. Building on our prior material, we share updates to the Rapid Response Toolkit. The episode focuses on strategies for effective coach communication, maintaining court presence, and implementing rapid responses to manage unsporting behavior.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲…
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This week on the #RefsPodcast, we ask: Where's Wes McCauley? Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid takes an overtime high-sticking penalty that was confirmed via review... but was another penalty missed? Boston Bruins forward Charlie Coyle gives a little 'How do you do' to Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad's undercarriage, with no penalty or fine.…
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#373 2024 Camp Scholarship Episode | 3rd annual Crown Refs Scholarship
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1:10:13In this special episode, we take the listeners on a heartfelt journey as we reach out to eight officials to award them scholarships for the upcoming camp season. This episode is a testament to the commitment and passion that defines the Crown Refs community.This episode blends humor, encouragement, and heartfelt recognition, capturing the essence…
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No goal! We’ve got no goal after Vancouver Canucks goaltender Arturs Silovs saves a puck with his glove that might have been over the line… but a good goal for the Florida Panthers’ Sam Bennett after he cross-checked Charlie Coyle into Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman. We also have some goaltender interference on the Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovs…
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Preferences and References (Pref & Ref) Podcast - SE 2 EP 16
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2:01:00Ready to have your mind blown? Welcome to our thought-provoking discussion podcast, where we delve into a kaleidoscope of topics alongside intriguing guests and co-hosts. ️ Every episode is a journey – we explore fascinating themes, challenge perspectives, and embrace diverse viewpoints. Got ideas? Burning questions? We want to hear them! Share you…
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