Scouting The Refs Podcast #RefsPodcast

Scouting The Refs Podcast #RefsPodcast

Scouting the Refs

Episodes 205
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.4 (13)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
62%
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About This Podcast

Scouting The Refs follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.  Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports; a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio, he’s also worked for TSN and Sportsnet as a host/anchor. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent resource related to hockey officiating. #RefsPodcast

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S7E40 Cup Final Coach's Challenge, Ref Cam Returns

Jun 05, 2026 16m

We've made it through the NHL Conference Finals and Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with plenty to discuss on this week’s Refs Podcast:The NHL's Final Four refs and linespersonsGhislain Hebert…

S7E39 Three Stomps and You're Out!

May 30, 2026 17m

We’ve got a jam-packed week of Stanley Cup action to run down on this week’s Refs Podcast:Canadiens’ Dobson delivers a high-stick from his kneesA clear spear from Montreal’s Texier on Canes’ Miller…

S7E37 A Double-Double and an Overhead Ref

May 16, 2026 17m

On this week's playoff-penalty-filled episode: Six for McAvoy's lumberjack attackHabs' Xhekaj pays up for punchAvalanche's Manson puts his butt-end where it doesn't belong, gets a fine and a penalty…

S7E36 Oh, You're an ANGRY Coach!

May 08, 2026 23m

On this week's playoff-penalty-filled episode: Senators' Grieg gets twoMontreal's Matheson misses the puckHabs’ Demidov may not be to blame for his goaltender interference penaltyBruins’ McAvoy is…

S7E35 Review Everything!

May 01, 2026 25m

This week: Third jersey rules... and superstitionsSens' Greig goes for the sucker-punchPens' Rust hair-pulling Flyers' MartoneOver the line... or not? Plenty of controversy at Oilers vs. Ducks on a…

S7E34 Uniting Fans through 'Ref You Suck'

Apr 24, 2026 24m

This week:A goal line stop - or was it - at Canes vs. Senators Game 1Habs’ Anderson takes out Bolts’ D’Astous and sees his penalty reduced from a major to a minor… and then has his goal wiped out on…

S7E33 The NHL Rulebook is Wrong, 38 Special was Right

Apr 18, 2026 18m

This week:23,596 penalty minutes... how do you measure a year?Liney Steve Barton hangs 'em upNHL Stanley Cup Playoff Officiating - how do they pick the officials and how does it work in the…

S7E32 Diver Down!

Apr 13, 2026 17m

This week:Ben Betker's NHL Refereeing DebutMcAvoy's flying stick gets two minutesHigh sticking fines for Luostarinen and StromeFlyers' Michkov fined for divingLearning what is - and is not -…

S7E31 Hey, That's Mine!

Apr 03, 2026 18m

This week: Linesman Brad Kovachik's final NHL gameStars' Bichsel steals Karlsson's stickSabres' Thompson penalized after his stick is deflected by Detroit's Edvinsson's follow-throughLeafs' Domi goes…

S7E30 Caught in the Crossfire

Mar 27, 2026 21m

On this week's show:Caught in the crossfire as liney Kilian McNamara catches a high stick during a scrumPanthers' AJ Grees suspended three games for boarding Flames Connor ZaryGoaltender…

S7E28 Give Me Five!

Mar 13, 2026 18m

Pens' Evgeni Malkin gets five games for slashingIslanders' Bo Horvat fined $2500 for poking a SharkNo call, not fine after Isles' Mat Barzal picks Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose SharksIt's a wild…

S7E26 Golden Goal, New Cameras, and Too Many Men... Again

Feb 27, 2026 14m

This week, Todd and Josh tackle:Olympic recap of the Gold Medal Game between USA and CanadaAnother Too Many Men... or was it?Bennett sticks 'em upWilson blows up LarkinNHL officials earn their…

S7E25 Too Many Czechs on the Ice

Feb 21, 2026 15m

Plenty of Olympic hockey on tap this week: Too many Czechs on the ice - but what can we do about it?Why can’t you challenge a too many men penaltyAnd, yes, the officials can count to six, as Canada…

S7E24 Tom Wilson: International Man of Misery

Feb 17, 2026 17m

On this week's Olympic edition of the #RefsPodcast, we cover the rule differences between the NHL and Olympics, including goaltender interference, illegal checks to the head, penalty shots, situation…

S7E23 Talking Olympics with NHL Ref Ian Walsh

Feb 10, 2026 14m

Retired NHL referee Ian Walsh shares his journey from officiating in the NHL to mentoring young officials in various leagues. He talks with Todd and Josh about the importance of feedback and coaching…

S7E22 How Did That Get There?

Feb 07, 2026 23m

On a jam-packed edition of the #RefsPodcast:Preds' McCarron fined for slashingOHL's Levac gets six games for slewfootIsles' Duclair's goaltender interference on Preds' SarosNo call on Caps' Wilson…

S7E21 Rust Ruling, Bench Shenanigans, and a Triple Play

Jan 30, 2026 18m

On this week's #RefsPodcast:Penguins' Rust gets three gamesLeafs' Nylander's $5000 fingerCaps' Duhaime whips his stick out on the benchRangers whistled for three penalties on the same play Isles'…

S7E20 The Ol' Gordie Howe Goalie Hat Trick

Jan 26, 2026 18m

On this week's #RefsPodcast:Checking in on injured liney Steve BartonPreds' Stamkos fined for bench shenanigansCaps' Klapka also gets involved from the bench, picking up a penalty but nothing from…

S7E19 NAHL's Kendall Hanley on Officiating Camps

Jan 22, 2026 15m

NAHL Officiating Manager Kendall Hanley joins the show to talk about the North American Hockey League (NAHL)'s upcoming Officiating Exposure Camps - applications are open now! She also looks back on…

S7E18 Missed One Here... and Maybe There

Jan 18, 2026 19m

On this week's #RefsPodcast:Milestone for MacPherson: 1000 NHL GamesBlackhawks' Foligno busted for doggy-paddling off the drawOilers' McDavid with a controversial goaltender interference…

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