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Roenick makes comments about refs

Jeremy Roenick has a relatively new website, roenicklife.com, and I'm listening to NHL Live on XM Radio right now and JR just called in to discuss, among other things, his shoulder injury. He mentioned the hit from behind he took from an Anaheim player that caused the injury, and then went on a rant about the officiating in the game and that it has to be better.

JR is one of those guys in the league that when he talks, you have to listen. And not just because he's a giant clown on the ice, but because behind all of his antics, there's a real message. He's the anti-Avery. Here are his comments in print, from his website.

Is it just me or are the Ref's against San Jose this year? It seems they are trying to bring us down so that the standings will be more competitive. I know they have a hard job, and they do the best they can, but I am just amazed at the calls and lack of calls that have happened in some of the recent shark games. For example, Kings six power plays, Sharks one! Give me a break! When it comes to Joe Thornton, he is mugged constantly game in and game out, with no penalties being called. There could be ten penalties per game on infractions against Joe Thornton, but he never complains so I am doing it for him! Players have to be better also, and show a little bit more respect for each other out there.

It's nice to hear a more public voice, especially one that plays the game today, speak out about the officiating. Check out the website. It's typical JR... always good for a laugh.

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I totally agree with Jeremy on his take on officiating. Seems like they are so concerned with the petty hooking calls that they miss a lot of the infractions that can really lead to injuries. It is bad this year and has been so in the past. I remember several really “bad” calls/non calls against the Sharks over the years.
Lets see many years ago when Victor Nazarov played for the Sharks he was down on the Boards and a LA Kings player just kept kicking him with his skate. The LA King player got a 2 or 3 game suspension and “Nasty” was out for several weeks.
In short, I do think the officiating has to be better. I think they should suffer consequences if they do a poor job of officiating.

by sricci on Dec 28, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions  

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