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S03E09 - Ref Room Chat from 2023-02-18T23:29:57
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 betwe...
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S03E08 - The Gang is Back Together from 2023-02-03T22:32:13
Burnie and PC are together again on the mics! In this episode, they share some recent stories from both on and off the ice.
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S03E07 - Camille Forbes from 2023-01-21T00:49:26
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 sh...
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S03E06 - Brett Montsion (Monty) from 2022-12-16T22:31:56
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, an...
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S03E05 - Q&A with NHL Linesmen Johnson&Galloway from 2022-12-03T01:59:26
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).
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S03E04 - On The Road Again from 2022-11-18T21:43:40
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.
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S03E03 - Pat Gagnon from 2022-11-04T20:44:37
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,...
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S03E02 - New Jr. A Procedures For 2022 from 2022-10-21T19:43:15
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.
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S03E01 - HC Rule Changes 2022 from 2022-09-09T21:38:53
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.
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S02E16 - Season 2 Wrap-Up from 2022-05-20T22:00:19
Burnie&PC reflect on Season 2 of RTR, looking back on some memorable episodes and looking ahead to the next season of hockey.
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S02E15 - Loeppky Family (Part 2) from 2022-04-22T21:00:11
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 t...
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S02E14 - Loeppky Family (Part 1) from 2022-04-14T17:56:10
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 t...
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S02E13 - Corey Koop&Michael McGowan from 2022-03-18T21:58:51
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 place...
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S02E12 - Episode 12 from 2022-02-25T22:27:37
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 th...
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S02E11 - Kyle Scrivens&Ben Croker (Part 2) from 2022-02-11T22:30:07
Burnie&PC continue their conversation with Scrivy&Croker about their careers and why they stay involved in the game.
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S02E10 - Help Wanted: With Ben Croker&Kyle Scrivens from 2022-01-29T18:06:40
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...
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S02E09 - Episode 9 from 2022-01-14T22:00:18
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 o...
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RTR's 12 Days Of Christmas from 2021-12-25T13:00:16
Merry Christmas...everyone...even linespersons!
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S02E08 - RTR 12 Days Of Christmas from 2021-12-25T13:00:16
Happy Holidays from RTR to you and yours!
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S02E07 - Ref Wife Radio from 2021-12-17T22:00:06
Ref Wife Radio...the takeover! Burnie and PC take their wives on the road to watch them work a Junior A game together. The wives give some live feedback with some thoughts of their own throughout t...
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S02E06 - Thank the Stripes from 2021-12-03T22:00:02
Burnie and PC look back on Showcase Weekend, the time of year where all the Jr. A teams come to one location for a 3-day round-robin showdown, and some of the stories from past weekends. More accol...
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S02E04 - Episode 4 from 2021-11-05T09:00:24
This week, Burnie&PC sit down and catch up on officiating news from the past few weeks, then dissect some of their recent experiences on the ice.
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S02E03 - Dan Hanoomansingh from 2021-10-22T20:17:53
We are honoured to speak with Hockey Canada's Manager of Officiating - Dan Hanoomansingh. What does a Hockey Canada manager do? What goals are they working towards to make the officiating world bet...
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S02E02 - Return To The Rink from 2021-10-08T20:00:32
Burnie and PC talk about getting back on the ice as the regular season begins. A huge congratulations to Winnipeg's own Justin Johnson for working his first NHL game. There's also reaction to Tim P...
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S02E01 - Collaboration with Zebrasclub from 2021-08-28T17:22:04
Welcome back for Season 2 of RTR! Today, we announce our new partnership with Zebrasclub and we chat with Math and Gab about their business and how we will help each other and our fellow officials ...
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S02E01 - Collaboration with Zebrasclub from 2021-08-28T17:22:04
Welcome back for Season 2 of RTR! Today, we announce our new partnership with Zebrasclub and we chat with Math and Gab about their business and how we will help each other and our fellow officials ...
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Hot Mics: An RTR Year-in-Review from 2021-03-27T19:49:06
We bring in legal expert and fellow referee, Mark Alward, to discuss the NHL's decision to relieve Tim Peel of his officiating duties. Being the final episode of Season 1, Burnie&PC reflect on the ...
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Let the Good Times Roll from 2021-03-13T18:04:21
Burnie and PC sit down with fellow officials Chris Wood and Jeremie Gauvin to talk about their careers and some of the fond memories going through the officiating world together. Jeremie shares his...
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Getting Better Together: Coaching Elite Officials from 2021-03-06T23:17:39
In this episode, we speak with Ryan Galley, Supervisor and D.O.P.S. for the MJHL, about his career as an official and how it has led to his involvement as a coach for elite officials and as an eye ...
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A Taste of the Top from 2021-02-26T00:00
We were so excited to sit down with linesman Kelsey Mahoney to talk about his experience officiating at the 2021 World Juniors. With an extensive resume, Kelsey offers his take on the world of offi...
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Nobody's Perfect from 2021-02-22T00:15:32
We discuss some of the current hot topics from the NHL, and we couldn't help but reminisce and share some stories from the past when a mysterious caller dropped in!
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Behind the Glass: Life of an Off-Ice Official from 2021-02-13T17:24:45
In this episode, we talk with Chelsea Leskiw, an experienced off-ice official currently working the AHL and various junior leagues around Manitoba. She's got some great tips to keep the game flowin...
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The Highway Warrior from 2021-02-06T17:42:03
We discuss the life of a rural referee with Level 6 official and WHL referee Karlin Krieger. Recent hockey events such as penalties and suspensions are also discussed, and don't miss this week's Ne...
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Earning Her Stripes from 2021-01-30T18:45:48
We sit down with Amy Martin, Level 5 Hockey Canada Official, to discuss the her career path, successes, road blocks, and opportunities for young and aspiring female officials. We also touch on a fe...
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Engaging Grassroots Officials from 2021-01-23T19:46:43
PC&Burnie talk with Mitchell Jeffrey, Principal of Hockey Winnipeg Referee Development and WPGrefs.com, about his work with grassroots officials. He's also got a new book coming out this summer ent...
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Not Just a F***ing Linesman (Part 2) from 2021-01-09T16:33:23
Linesman Ken Kile shares some crazy situations that he's experienced in his career. We also touch on the recently wrapped up World Junior Championship that occurred over the holidays.
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Not Just a F***ing Linesman (Part 1) from 2021-01-01T22:28:57
We talk to Ken Kile, self-declared linesman-in-chief and not JFL! In Part 1, he talks about becoming a life-long linesman, the challenges of making your way through the ranks, and touches on some o...
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Levelling Up from 2020-12-11T00:00
We sit down with Trevor Peluk, Level 6 Hockey Canada and WHL referee, to talk about his experiences with advancement and what it took to get to the next level. You'll hear all about about starting ...
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Officials Development from 2020-12-05T17:12:46
We speak with Mark Alward, Vice President of Officials for Hockey Winnipeg, about the development pathway for officials, supervision dos-and-don'ts, and the importance of staying hydrated with RSBs...
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Coach's Corner from 2020-11-28T00:00
Officials talk about coaches all the time...but what do they say about us?! Find out, from a coach's perspective, as we're joined by high school hockey coach and coach instructor Kevin Landreville.
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To Ref or to Line? from 2020-11-07T00:00
Should young officials have to choose between reffing or lining? Do we need to specialize early on? Also, the case of the missing penalty signal has been solve!
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Halloween Special from 2020-10-31T00:00
Trick or Treat!? Join us as we look back on some good laughs, reflect on some recent experiences, and discuss another rule change (that we missed before).
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Reffing in a Pandemic from 2020-10-24T17:39:51
How are officials supposed to navigate the hockey world during the COVID-19 pandemic? In this episode, we'll discuss new procedures and things we've noticed around the rink so far this year.
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2020 HC Rule Changes from 2020-10-16T00:00
In this, the pilot episode, Burnie&PC discuss the 2020 Hockey Canada rule changes. Rules are judged as"onside"or"offside"based on the hosts' opinions on the change.
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