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Reviewing the Niklas Kronwall Penalty

We're a little less than 24 hours removed from Friday's Red Wings-Blackhawks game, which saw Chicago claw its way back into the series with a 4-3 overtime win, while a lot of the debate has been centered around Niklas Kronwall's devastating hit on Martin Havlat. While Havlat was knocked six ways from Tuesday, Kronwall was...

NHL Stands by Controversial Officiating

None of this should be surprising. Every year, there are a few controversial calls in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The same could be said for the playoffs in every other sport, too. Teams and their fans feel they were robbed by the guys in striped shirts intentionally, but it's never personal.When bad calls happen, it's bad...

FanHouse Chats With NHL Director of Officiating Stephen Walkom

During Pittsburgh's 4-3 win over the New York Rangers this past Saturday, Colton Orr received a five-minute major and a game misconduct for interference on Penguins defenseman Mark Eaton. The call sparked some harsh reactions from the Rangers blogosphere and fan base, while head coach John Tortorella and goalie Henrik...

Referee Don Koharski to Retire

The upcoming retirement of long-time NHL referee Don Koharski is the only excuse we need to post the video of his classic, infamous, and hilarious confrontation with former New Jersey Devils head coach Jim Schoenfeld.Following the Devils loss to Boston in game 3 of the 1988 Eastern Conference Finals, Schoenfeld was livid...

Rollerball Returns to the NHL Just in Time for the Playoffs

In the game against Buffalo, the Habs played a very solid, spirited 60 minutes of hockey while the Sabres took most of the second period off which cost them the game eventually. They certainly deserved their 2 points. What is noteworthy from this game is the sheer amount of clutching, grabbing, and interference allowed by...

Stephen Walkom News From the Web

04/25/12 Stephen Walkom, Referee in Game 7 of Eastern... Source: NESN There will be a familiar face donning the stripes for Game 7 between the Bruins and Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.

Background on Stephen Walkom

Stephen Walkom (born August 8, 1963 in North Bay, Ontario), is a professional National Hockey League referee and formerly served as vice president and director of officiating for the National Hockey League (NHL).

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