Ref Talk Radio

19/03/2023

Burnie & PC have had some interesting experiences in their games recently, so the pair sit down to discuss NHL supervisors, half-games that start with a penalty shot, and what it's like to be called a "c***sucking motherf*****" by a coach.
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Burnie & PC have had some interesting experiences in their games recently, so the pair sit down to discuss NHL supervisors, half-games that start with a penalty shot, and what it's like to be called a

18/02/2023

What do the officials talk about before, during, and after a game? What does it look like when a game supervisor talks with the crew? Find out in this week's episode! Thanks to all the officials who participated.
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Burnie & PC each worked one of the back-to-back games in a series over the weekend and turned their intermissions into a series of ref room chats. It should give you a glimpse into what happens betwee

03/02/2023

The gang is back together! Burnie and PC reunite for Episode 8 when they chat about their recent experiences on and off the ice. 🦓🏒🎤🎧

Burnie and PC are together again on the mics! In this episode, they share some recent stories from both on and off the ice.

21/01/2023

Burnie sits down with Hockey Manitoba official Camille Forbes, who discusses her strategy for setting goals and working her way through the system. 🦓🏒🎤🎧

Burnie, missing his dear friend and co-host PC, sits down with Camille Forbes, an up-and-coming female official from Manitoba. Having recently worked a Canada West Women's game together, the two share

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas! Maybe it's time to give this one another listen? 🦓🏒🎤🎧 🎅🎄🎁⛄

Happy Holidays from RTR to you and yours!

20/12/2022

Always neat to hear about our officiating cousins in other sports.

Marciniak: “Life gives back to me and I cannot even stop smiling”

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has been appointed as referee for Sunday's 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar final between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on Sunday, 18 December. Marciniak, 41, has been a FIFA referee since 2011. Sunday's match will be his third at Qatar 2022, having officiated France's 2-1 win over Denmark in the group stage and the Round of 16 clash between finalists Argentina and Australia, which the former won 2-1. “Being the referee in a World Cup final… it’s unbelievable, to be honest. I’m very proud of myself and my team because, of course, it’s not only Szymon Marciniak, but also a great team. We’ve been working since forever and we are like family: we win together, we lose together sometimes”, said Marciniak, referring to his assistant referees on Sunday, Pawel Sokolnicki and Tomasz Listkiewicz.

The final appointment marks an incredible turnaround for Marciniak, who recently had some health problems that are thankfully now a thing of the past. “I had a very difficult time for the last year and a half. I had Tachycardia – it’s a heart illness. In the beginning, it was very difficult for me, and I had to stop refereeing. I missed the UEFA European Championship, which for a referee, who is at their best age, it was a terrible feeling. Only I, and my team, know how difficult of a time it was for me. Now, life gives back to me, and I cannot even stop smiling because it's a great feeling.”

Marciniak is refereeing at his second FIFA World Cup after appearing previously at the 2018 edition. A regular at FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in Europe, he has also officiated at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup held in Qatar. Marciniak has also overseen matches in the UEFA Champions League, last season refereeing the first leg of the semi-final tie between Liverpool FC and Villarreal CF.

The Polish referee, who was a footballer before he was a referee, playing for his hometown team Wisla Plock, decided to try his hand at refereeing after being sent off in a match and being inspired by his subsequent conversation with the referee who gave him the red card. “We spoke after the game, and he told me a very important sentence: if you think this is easy work, go and try. You will see. I thought: why not? So, immediately I went for the course and started refereeing. I am grateful for him because if not for this red card - I would probably never have become a referee.”

Source: FIFA

16/12/2022

Burnie and PC sit down IN PERSON with the man, the myth, the legend, former WHL/OHL, AHL referee Brett Montsion. If anyone has the inside information, it's Monty! You won't wanna miss this one!!!
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In RTR's first in-person interview, Burnie and PC sit down with Brett Montsion, former MJHL, WHL, OHL, ECHL, AHL referee (and linesman?). Monty shares some of his stories about life on the road, and s

03/12/2022

You won't want to miss this episode! Does it get any cooler than chatting with two NHL officials? We don't think so either. Winnipeggers Justin Johnson and Ryan Galloway share some of their insight into what it's like to be an official.
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In a Q&A led by Hockey Manitoba, up-and-coming officials got to hear some incredible thoughts about the game from two NHL linesmen: Justin Johnson (57) and Ryan Galloway (82).

18/11/2022

Burnie & PC discuss the escapades of their recent, separate, road trips out to Dauphin. They also discuss noteworthy events from recent games, and celebrate some successes for local Manitoba officials.

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Burnie & PC chat about recent experiences from their games and recount the chaotic events surrounding their recent, but separate, road trips out to Dauphin, MB.

04/11/2022

Episode 3 is live! Burnie and PC sit down to talk about luck, preparedness, and other events from Pat Gagnon's illustrious career.
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Burnie & PC sit down with one of Manitoba's finest officials over the past generation: Pat Gagnon of Brandon, Manitoba. Pat is a former Level VI official who worked a variety of national tournaments,

21/10/2022

They're baaaaaack! Burnie and PC are here to bring you some interpretations of the new Hockey Canada Jr. A procedures along with some insight as to how they've affected games so far this season.
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Burnie & PC discuss the new Hockey Canada Jr. A rules and procedures and how they've affected the games they've been part of so far this year.

09/09/2022

The rule change episode is here! For all your preseason needs, take a listen to the season 3 opener of RTR. Burnie and PC discuss some of the rationale behind rule book shuffling and rule changes. 🎙️🎧🦓🏒

We're going to back to our roots! Burnie and PC discuss the latest changes to the Hockey Canada rule book for the 2022 season, while providing some rationale and insight along the way.

28/07/2022

Experienced MB officials who are interested in becoming a clinic instructor, please check out the Hockey Manitoba website for more info! Some of our best instructors have yet to be discovered...Please apply!!! (Original Post: )

04/07/2022

Congrats to Manitoba's officials - Nick Grenier, Jodi Anderson, and Cynthia Cote - on their selection to Hockey Canada events this summer! Read more at the link below.

Referees and linespersons from coast to coast have been selected for national camps and international events, including the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and two Canada-U.S. series.

06/06/2022

Manitoba's own Amy Martin cracks the referee lineup for the 2022 U18 Women's Worlds! Way to go, Amy and others!!! 👏

The International Ice Hockey Federation referees and linespersons for the 2022 IIHF Under-18 Women’s World Championship in Madison, Wisconsin.

20/05/2022

That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us for another season of RTR. We can't wait to be back in the fall.

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Burnie & PC reflect on Season 2 of RTR, looking back on some memorable episodes and looking ahead to the next season of hockey.

27/04/2022

What a cool collaboration! If you can, submit your application!

Zebra’s Care is giving away a couple scholarships to Koop’s Call Officiating Camp in Whistler, BC. More details on the contest is coming… —

22/04/2022

PART 2 is now available on your favourite streaming platform, with even more stories to share from their impressive careers.
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Burnie & PC talk with the Loeppky family: Garth was a former WHL/IHL/AHL/Level 6 official and Hockey Manitoba RIC, Laura officiated in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, working the bronze game, and th

14/04/2022

Check out www.whistlersupercamps.ca 'cuz you are not going to want to miss this opportunity!
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11/04/2022

The Loeppky family includes a referee who worked the bronze medal game at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, an IHL/AHL linesman and former Hockey Manitoba RIC, as well as a minor hockey referee and a timekeeper! Hockey plays a major roll in their family dynamic...hear some of their incredible stories in Episodes 14 and 15 this week on .
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Burnie & PC talk with the Loeppky family: Garth was a former WHL/IHL/AHL/Level 6 official and Hockey Manitoba RIC, Laura officiated in the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics, working the bronze game, and th

01/04/2022

Hey, aspiring high performance officials...check this out!

The Western Hockey League will be conducting a High Performance Officiating Exposure Camp June 24 – 26 in Calgary, Alberta.

25/03/2022

If you haven't already, take a listen to her RTR interview from Season 1. Way to go Amy!

Hockey Manitoba would like to congratulate Hockey Manitoba official Amy Martin (Stonewall) for being selected to officiate the 2022 U SPORTS Women’s Hockey Championship from March 24-27 in P.E.I.

🔗 | https://hockeycanada.ca/en-ca/news/u-sports-national-championship-officials-named-2022-news

18/03/2022

Burnie & PC chat fitness with two BC officials who work in the WHL/AHL: Corey Koop and Michael McGowan. These guys are pros, so you'll definitely want to tune in!
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Burnie & PC talk to WHL officials Corey Koop (referee) and Michael McGowan (linesman) about how fitness can lead to opportunities in your career. Their fitness has taken them to some impressive places

14/03/2022

Congrats to these Manitoba officials!

Hockey Manitoba congratulates the 12 officials who have been selected to participate in the 2022 TELUS Cup West Regionals to be held in Virden, Manitoba from April 28th – May 1st, 2022.

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03/03/2022

February was 'I Love to Read' month, so with playoffs coming, why not pick up a book?! (I recommend the 2021-22 PDF)

25/02/2022

Burnie & PC sit down with first-year official, Brady, who recreated the iconic RTR theme song using his own instruments! He's wanted to be an official since he was 7 years old. Check out Episode 12 to find out why!

Burnie & PC are joined by special guest, 13 year old Brady, who recreated the iconic RTR theme song using his own instruments! Brady is a passionate "first year" official who has been waiting to don t

12/02/2022

In Part 2 of RTR's interview with RRCs Ben Croker and Kyle Scrivens, we talk about life official's, how times have changed, and the reason we're all still in the game!
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Burnie & PC continue their conversation with Scrivy & Croker about their careers and why they stay involved in the game.

29/01/2022

Episode 10: In Part 1 of the interview, PC & Burnie chat with a couple of Manitoba Regional Referee Coordinators about the reduction in referee numbers for the 2021-22 season. Ben Croker (RRC - Brandon) and Kyle Scrivens (RRC - Interlake) are both High Performance officials with Hockey Manitoba and have refereed at the WHL and international levels. 🎤🎧🦓🏒
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In Part 1 of the interview, PC & Burnie chat with a couple of Manitoba Regional Referee Coordinators about the reduction in referee numbers for the 2021-22 season. Ben Croker (RRC - Brandon) and Kyle

14/01/2022

Episode 9 discusses the play below. You see that MacKinnon is much more than 5ft from the bench when the player comes on the ice. Check out the episode to hear our full interpretation.

14/01/2022

Episode 9 explores a possible explanation for the Too Many Men call in the Avs/Preds game earlier this week. Could some rules use new interpretation or tweaking?
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Happy New Year! In the first episode of 2022, Burnie & PC discuss a recent Too Many Men call from an NHL game (Avalanche vs. Predators) and talk about the excitement as we move into the second half of