NHL: Refs Getting Checked/Punched/Shoved

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[@VonBlade]

"He doesn't see the linesman" ... *proceeds to cross check him across the numbers*

[@Drazer012]

Yeah he should have been fired for even saying that lol, what obivous lying bullshit, no way he ACTUALLY thought that he didnt see him

[@cbrown9287]

so the announcer deserves to be fired? lol.. quite a world you must live in

[@Drazer012]

@@cbrown9287 Was he doing his job properly? Yes or No. Was he being an unbiased announcer, saying whats going on in the game with accuracy, Yes or No?

[@thetruelie]

@@Drazer012 Wouldn't it be more reasonable to apologize? Firing people left and right like that would indeed be silly. I'm not even sure he is lying; it just sounded like his first reaction to what would be most reasonable, before having time to understand what had just happened.

[@Drazer012]

@@thetruelie "his first reaction to what would be most reasonable" anybody watching that could see him extend his arms to cross check the ref lol if the announcer cant tell something that obvious is going on, he shouldnt be announcing imo

[@taags]

Haha I love the old time hockey. When even the refs would be prepared to fight. 🤣

[@Xanlet]

The league's handling of the Wideman incident was absolutely shameful, they screwed the linesman, Don Henderson. That hit ended Henderson's career and Wideman got only 10 games. Then, (somehow, because this is fishy as hell) Henderson's lawsuit was tossed out of court and he was ordered to pay $11,000 for the Flame's and Wideman's legal expenses. Look up this story, it's disgraceful for the NHL.

[@NODAK9]

Bad deal without a doubt. Can you share the literature and sources please? Thanks

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

Wideman should've been immediately banned from the league and ordered to pay Henderson the remainder of his contract.

[@Xanlet]

@@NODAK9 globalnews.ca/news/4173344/don-henderson-dennis-wideman-legal-costs/ Doesn't go into any detail at all, just reports the things I mentioned. In fact, most publication seemed pretty timid to cover this at all. Access journalism at its finest, gotta keep the league happy so you get invited into the locker room to interview players and such. Also, they reported 20 game suspension, but Wideman appealed and had it reduced to 10. Yeah, because 20 games was too harsh for permanently injuring an official. This one isn't bad: www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/dennis-wideman-suspension-appeal-decision-arbitrator-20-games-nhl-referee-don-henderson/ Notice how he says he "treated officials with the utmost respect" throughout his career, and then his texts to Gregory Cambell show him denigrating the refs. Also, the NHLPA wanted no discipline at all, wow. One last source: www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/22627442/arbitrator-nhl-handle-dispute-linesman-don-henderson-former-calgary-flame-dennis-wideman "In his statement of claim, Henderson says he suffered a concussion and injuries to his neck, back, shoulder and knee, with the neck injury requiring surgery. Henderson also claims he suffered shock, anxiety, depression, headaches and permanent and partial disability." and a judge ruled the NHL should handle this. What a joke.

[@NODAK9]

@Xanlet Thanks for the info! Couldn’t agree more with you. I remember the subsequent bureaucracy bullshit thinking the league would do the right thing. Thor Nelson lives in the small town I’m currently in and we talked at length about this. Wideman did help financially after the fact which was never published for legal reasons. Still a shitty event nonetheless.

[@johnfrank1574]

Holy shit, I had no idea. Absolutely abhorrent and inexcusable.

[@xXxMalachaixXx]

We love to hate them when we're watching our boys play, but you have to admit, we have the toughest zebras in any major sport.

[@arinerm1331]

I had a nightmare once. I was a linesman in an NHL playoff series between the Caps and the Pens. I was in incredible physical shape until at least 40 years of age. I was never in good enough physical shape to handle being responsible for breaking up hockey fights.

[@dutch4973]

I disagree, boxing refs have taken a beating over the years

[@kjetilkjaernet1304]

No

[@insertnamehere2746]

Toughest zebras? Hell no Mma refs > boxing refs >> wrestling refs >>>> hockey refs >>>>>>>>> all other refs

[@jonashelmke2564]

@isthatyoubetha Then again they get socked in the mouth, ran over by huge padded men at high speeds, take pucks to the kneecaps and still show up to work again. You on the other hand probably just suck. So there you have it.

[@Ghostiification]

Doesn't even see the linesmen? Sees enough to push him out of the way..

[@henryshepard9948]

he was 1000000% out of it. No way he realized where he was.

[@cjshockey0452]

Henry Shepard no he crosschecked him in the back you don’t skate to the bench while thrusting your arms randomly

[@henryshepard9948]

@@cjshockey0452 I'm not saying what he did wasn't malicious, but there is no doubt in my mind that he had NO idea where he was and he saw something and hit it.

[@cjshockey0452]

Gotcha that makes a little more sense 👌

[@miguelohara9534]

@@henryshepard9948 wow kind of suspesion did he get for that?

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

Play the Wideman one in slow-mo. You get to see every witness be disgusted individually.

[@GroovySquiddo]

I still remember it like it was yesterday

[@Basetornado]

The linesman in the Wideman incident hasn't officiated since because of concussion and neck injuries. Disgusting act.

[@bpanda8310]

5:47 I think the commentator liked that a little to much

[@Will-oc7cp]

Disgusting act by wideman. He knew that was stupid he just was so caught up from wanting a call when he got boarded.

[@keltongillanders5736]

Really? Because from what I saw of the play and the facts. Wideman suffered a pretty bad concussion on that play, saw the linesman last second on his way to the bench and braced for impact. Have you ever had a concussion before? I have. Especially with serious concussions. Your motor skills and ability to assess a fast moving play going on around you are pretty much non existent. You're on autopilot trying to get off the field/Ice. I'm not saying what he did is ok or should be allowed. But I don't believe he intentionally smashed that ref from behind like that. He braced for impact way to late for it to have been intentional. If you watch the play he braces literally last second

[@MikesDIY]

@@keltongillanders5736 braced for impact? Did we both watch the same video? That wasn't a reaction. He lifted his hands up ahead of time and extended his arms when he got to the ref. A concussion might have made him do something he wouldn't have normally done, but that hit was intentional.

[@alexanderwilkinson4443]

@@keltongillanders5736 lmao he literally speeds up right before he hits him with his stick horizontally

[@alexfillion11]

Kelton Gillanders little late to the party here, but I’ve suffered 2 severe concussions while playing and I’ve had buddies suffer them as well. Doesn’t matter how out of it you are it isn’t an excuse for lighting up a zebra from behind. Guys a fucking dirtbag.

[@spudmeister666]

@@MikesDIY if youd ever played hockey youd know that's what bracing for a hit looks like

[@Alex-jg2bc]

Doesn’t see the lineman?! Are you kidding me? That so clearly full of intent

[@Alex-jg2bc]

costello I was talking about the very last clip, #6 Wideman

[@keltongillanders5736]

Ok, but have you ever had a concussion?

[@keltongillanders5736]

Not a small bump on the head, a serious concussion.

[@keltongillanders5736]

Because if you haven't your in no position to talk on widemans ability to assess what's going on around him immediately after being boarded and concussed.

[@tuvalundgren4569]

@@keltongillanders5736 You're aware that the linesman had to go through a neck surgery right? have to live with that pain for almost the rest of his life right? That he sued him? He inflicted permanent damage on the ref. It's not even sure the ref can work again.

[@kam7597]

3:11 look at the other refs face when he realised the leaf player pushed down his buddy lol

[@zacharyjones7948]

0:08 when you suddenly realize you've been playing footsies with the wrong person.....

[@saalha]

4:05 Frankie Corrado is his next victim :DD

[@fender10g]

that dude was beyond concussed. He had no clue what was happening!

[@randybobandy5084]

I don't buy for a second that Wideman was "out of it" so he fucking buries the ref. He should have got the fucking hammer for doing that.

[@donaldstein3851]

I disagree. Its hockey and you have to know your environment. Ref wasnt looking and got flattened. End of story. Hope it happens again.

[@noahsmithrocks1234]

@@donaldstein3851 Because he is watching the fucking puck... Wideman is a dirtbag player and did not get a harsh enough punishment.

[@annalisedonze8835]

@@donaldstein3851 if you’re gonna be an asshole to try and bait people at least make it believable. Last line gave it away. You’re just a troll on a hockey page…

[@gburyhockey9]

last clip - and that’s where everybody lost respect for dennis widemen. that’s all he’ll be remembered for

[@joebaumgart1146]

"Oops sorey bud" the most Canadian shit I've ever seen.

[@xodgamer3515]

Do NHL Failed celebrations

[@tyecook9630]

4:42..I don't think I've ever heard a commentator use the term "pissed off" before

[@soundlywaves]

Hits on former teammates?

[@jpawlak17]

oooo that’s a good one

[@BDP21]

this is why the officials shouldnt be breaking up fights early your probably going to get hit with a stray punch.

[@lorndarken]

let the boys play , that's what i always say !

[@nitemare84]

There was one a few years ago, I heard it on the radio, but couldn't find any footage. It was a Blackhawks game and a ref decided to get in between 2 players who were fighting and they both landed a punch on either side of the refs head.

[@bllau]

I'm happy you're bringing awareness to the plight of the zebras.

[@NODAK9]

@bllau They signed up, negating any plight defense.

[@nameless-user]

@@NODAK9 Logical fallacy.

[@JayJay-dr7qd]

Maybe they should get tf out of the way.

[@brycevogt9669]

The retarded zebras have to get out of the way of the damn players

[@breizhrudie4757]

@@brycevogt9669 Because you think they don't try to fucking moron?

[@Averagestoner]

Jens with the deeeeeep archive for the 2nd vid lol

[@EndlessFunctionality]

Wideman: "What I didn't do nuthin'" Oh ya, shit 20 cameras caught that."

[@beebug97]

"And he has no idea where he is" 😂

[@nickythebull82]

This video made my day so much better

[@ilari7320]

What about broken equiment moments? Like penaltys and odd moments

[@edhardison4740]

I love this channel

[@djflame6028]

The jets one was horrendous

[@kevingunnery5470]

TheDJ flame exactly the ref skates backwards into buff a ridiculous call.

[@MickeyMallone.]

I've said it before, and maybe even on here, but the linesman who goes down after a few seconds and then has no idea where he's going or what he's doing is absolutely horrifying.

[@glovesoffhockey1666]

Love this, send it to Ozzy Man Reviews!

[@deathbymybox]

It's weird, you never really think about how dangerous there job really is

[@adolfilyichmarx9589]

"Doesn't even see the linesman " *braces his legs*

[@r.edward5701]

Who you gonna hurt with those Subban?? 😂😂😂😂

[@drpayne6794]

10 refs disliked this vid

[@sandycheeks9342]

Liking the new logo Jen.

[@nathanveldman1232]

Lol Subban throwing pillows.

[@Guy_LastName]

that buff one was stupid, watch where youre going

[@bradymacdonald1547]

what was that cocksuckers name?

[@1985Viggen]

1:10 xD

[@arcticrust44]

5:47 Demers BOOM! lol it's funny because it's my last name.

[@drsch]

That last one was strange. He deserves everything he got and more, but I've always wondered if his brain wasn't still scrambled a bit before that happens? It was one of those things where he just didn't look right.

[@Zac31]

That last one was ruthless lol

[@MickeyMallone.]

Wideman's "accidental" check on Don Henderson ended up ending his career; Henderson hasn't officiated a game since 2016, and actually wound up filing a lawsuit against Wideman and the Flames organization on the grounds that his injuries prevented him from being able to work. Neither Wideman nor the Flames ended up having to pay; in fact, Henderson had to pay *them* after the judge tossed his case.

[@Zac31]

@@MickeyMallone. wow, thanks for the story. Thats crazy, it should be classed as assault harming referees, in any sport.

[@MickeyMallone.]

It absolutely should be, whether player or ref, anyone involved in a incident like that should be held responsible. That said, it does get sticky because of the genuine possibility of the "attacker" being so scrambled after getting hit himself that he doesn't know what he's doing or what's even happening.

[@dulla8469]

the referees faces are so funny, cause most of them arent prepared to be hit

[@hithere693]

Ref who ejected Byfuglien for bumping into Byfuglien is a cry baby who cant ref

[@bradymacdonald1547]

total dickless pos

[@Blacksmith162]

I’m a ref *me when i watch this: * a shit I don’t want to get punched like that…

[@moemanncann895]

Koharski! Have another 🍩. - Jim Shoenfeld

[@JDs_RandomHandle]

I was visiting family in Norfolk during the 2013 calder cup finals and I saw a ref get decked in a fight. The ref didn't have any of it and hit the player and it got real.

[@manyack666]

Last hit was the BEST 👌👌👌

[@TonecrafteLuthiery]

Bet there's a lot of Flyers fans enjoying this in 2021 😁

[@naomieb4538]

Byfuglien one still cracks me up, ref skates into him and then tosses him... logic

[@stephenp4285]

I just love how half of these are Bruins clips!

[@grantmacdonald641]

Stephen P four of these were bruins clips. One of them was the opposing team who hit the ref. One was clearly accidental. One was clearly intentional. And the other was debatable.

[@VivecsTDawg]

Doesn't see the linesman, skates straight to the bench and crosschecks the ref, sees the door walks into the bench. I think he can see and is aware enough of where he is...

[@ethanmiller4807]

NHL Angry Coaches next!

[@mikeb4595]

Played for almost 20 years and reffed for about 8. Plenty of cuts, sprains, bumps and bruises along the way, but the worst injury I ever received was from, you guessed it, officiating.

[@moniemaker27]

Plenty of cuts, sprains, bumps, and bruises along the way, but the worst injury you ever received was, you guessed it: Frank Stallone

[@daveyboy2497]

Hogarth gave a 10 minute misconduct and received a dozen donuts after game

[@xTheRockStar21x]

"NHL: Refs Getting Checked/Punched/Shoved" VHS Edition

[@Vizeriii]

Good upload :)

[@mwptuxx4182]

I love ur. Vids

[@NOISEf7]

Wideman TOTALLY saw the ref.... he even lift his hand to check him open your eye's

[@thegodofroblox9502]

Lines men should get less involved and let them fight

[@matthewmazzatto8003]

Or auto-eject players after a fight occurs instead of just giving them majors. If you pick a fight in basketball, soccer, baseball, or even football, then you get tossed. Not in hockey though for whatever reason.

[@MCOC-vn4nk]

Matthew Mazzatto. Good point but even in the law. If you fight even I public it could be a fine or even jail time for assault.

[@sodour8718]

If they step out it would get out of hand, the player need to controls themselves when the stripes decide it’s over Of course shit happens tho

[@bradymacdonald1547]

@@matthewmazzatto8003 because they aren't cunts

[@SlapMyBass3825]

God damn, I cant wait till next season.

[@dmatthews7423]

whoa Alexander Mogilny!

[@LucaPed94]

This Linesman guy sure is getting a beating

[@toadwiiremotewithwiimotion6247]

Wideman has joined the chat

[@giancarlofermin5719]

haha yeah

[@laylawolford7621]

Ah yes, the time when refs were the 3rd team and always ready to throw a punch XD

[@jonathanbethards3689]

1:40 I hope that ref was wearing knee pads, otherwise that probably hurt like hell

[@coolmanjack1995]

Takes a lot of skill to be a ref in the NHL

[@BrendanP]

6:02 In no ways a collision. Disgusting what Wideman did to the official.

[@alexaalexandre4419]

Respect !!!!

[@mtmcommunity]

They need too have a little area for refs too like step off lol

[@6th_Army]

A shame it did not contain the one with Maurice Richard.

[@weezyskater]

The way the officiating has been this post season this makes me happy

[@cameronjones305]

weezyskater take your L’s in stride cry baby

[@weezyskater]

@@cameronjones305 oh my canes had a good enough season for me. But you cannot say the officials have been good this year

[@foenem6003]

@@weezyskater canes suck bud

[@weezyskater]

@@foenem6003 hahaha lol whos your team

[@foenem6003]

@@weezyskater stl all the way since 2015. long live the note.

[@zmanza]

leafs are well represented in this here compilation

[@SolidSonicTH]

I guess hockey fights are the car crashes of this sport.

[@becausereasons41]

Who would have thought that when you get inbetween two guys throwing puches, that you might get punched...genius refs at work.

[@iluvmodding5]

Some of these refs are ridiculous lol

[@Fausto_4841]

I remember when Jason demers punched the ref. They have such a great view of the whole thing. Some of these are easy to miss but not this one.

[@zephh_sk]

Now that's why I'm a Leafs fan. /s

[@kujo5998]

The best part, at 5:55 the announcer tries to obfuscate for what MUST be his team when he says “and he doesnt even see.. the linesman...” as the guy ABSOLUTELY sees him the whole way and crushes the ref with a check from behind. The announcer tried to pronounce him innocent before dven watching the play. Then he saw it, and u could tell from the way he said it that he KNEW, KNEW, the guy did it on purpose! Nice try tho.

[@alecmahan5921]

Not sure if you've done this already, but could you make a video on dueling hat tricks?

[@NODAK9]

@LetsGoWild ! Santa Claus and the tooth ferry don’t exist but it’s possible you could pull a rabbit out of your hat.

[@coreyhill681]

Not all of them were unpurpebus, some of them were by accident

[@jusdafax1]

In many of these clips the ref sticks himself in the middle of a fight and gets what he deserves. There are quite a few of these refs that would be all the better for having their faces rearranged.

[@CosmicEdits-zi2pz]

Omg some are just getting to close to the players

[@alexmillertommie13]

I hope all those refs forget what their kids look like

[@rickhaavisto9023]

I hope you never find someone dumb enough to reproduce with you

[@fourthhomeslice812]

hey Jens can you please do a video on hits by Scott Stevens and Roman Polak and all other big d men please

[@goobernater8186]

Fourth home slice byfuglien, kronwall

[@Dr_NsL]

PK I'm the linesman. Oh

[@cromux3191]

No idea where he is can still check him?

[@Cb138inRs]

I don't see what happened at 2:33?

[@NODAK9]

@Rav3 G0d Snooze ya lose.

[@dueben]

well deserved contact

[@omniantix4607]

2:26 was a bit unlucky for the goaltender. He slipped into the ref

[@sinnedrepard4976]

That last one .....intentionally done.

[@Austin_GD]

bro who was he trying to punch at 5:46

[@deitznuts3306]

tcahs the guy behind the ref wearing #56

[@masonw1373]

Your video rocks I'm just a little kid I'm only eight but I like it I just don't know what I'm going to bring you that I love it

[@drsch]

In the case of that last one, wasn't he later diagnosed with some serious brain injury? It's thought that the check was the result of basically not knowing where he was. I could be mistaken.

[@TheDCGuitar13]

I always thought Hockey refs were the only refs every bit as tough as the players. Then when we started getting micd up videos, it was confirmed. The nhl refs literally make fun of the guys that fake like they want to fight.

[@egorgavrish7143]

Черную шайбу надо перекрасить в зелёную. Этот цвет унижает Черную рассу. (Партия зеленых)

[@brandonsoto9240]

Everyone is talking about Wideman but look at 5:35 before the NJ Devil player is clearly is frustrated the referee is in the way and even stares at him directly when when he "accidentally" wacks him in the face with his stick. I'd be pissed too if the home team Referees got in the way, i seen that shit happen alot of times and they try to act like its a accident. They aint like a stupid group of brainless seagulls not aware of where theyre positioned.

[@NJHC21]

Pk subban throwing about 5 too many from the bottom kinda started to look like it wasn’t a mistake anymore.

[@porgin0892]

Echl best fights and or checks