Feb 2010- ohh playoffs

So, hockey season is in the process of winding down, but that of course means we need to make it through playoffs. I can't keep all the leagues straight, but let me assure you it is pretty well all a big fiasco.

Here's my problem with playoffs. I understand competitive teams have a lot riding on playoffs. Really...I do...but here's my question for teams/players/coaches/parents/fans. Who do you think is reffing your game? Oh right...the same guys who reffed your league all season long. You didn't like them and complained bitterly about them...and now you expect everything to go smoothly? Surely you jest. So, the solution is to go and get me...word on the street is that I'm good...that I have a pretty good sense of what to call...and all the rest...but yet I show and you STILL scream like I just kicked your dog!! C'mon. Give me a break.

Now houseleague...that's even worse. I can positively assure you that you are getting officials with less experience...so why are you shocked when things go sideways? And why are you even more perplexed when I show up? Do you even know why you're mad? No...I figured not.

So folks...for playoffs...do everyone a favour...and just CHILL OUT! It'll be ok...I promise...but you just need to stop yelling, think for 5 seconds...and then maybe let me do my job. Trust me...most of us figure it out if you give us a chance.

Later,

Bruce