Want to hear what the first round of playoff hockey was like for the refs? The video below provides a quick glimpse into the many conversations happening on the ice that fans are unable to hear.
It’s all pretty fascinating.
NHL Open Mic: If you thought officiating an NHL game was an easy task, well, this should change your mind. #RGCLhttps://t.co/FU8GAwUe0M
— Rogers NHL LIVE (@RogersNHLLive) May 17, 2016
There’s something perfect when you hear “eh?” coming out the mouth of an official. That point aside, it was interesting to hear what happened during some of the goal reviews. A longer, extended look would have been better, but this provides great insight into an aspect of the game fans never see.