ast spring the Canadian media website, www.canoe.ca, ran a five-day series of articles about hockey officiating. It was an interesting look at the life of referees and linesmen, both at the professional and amateur levels.

Superficial coverage of referees

Having worked in the news media for more than a decade, I’m comfortable saying that most newspaper stories only touch the surface of issues. Even five long pieces over the course of a week provide only a superficial look at the complex inner sanctum of the referees’ room.

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