tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post4546650056913316907..comments2024-01-30T02:13:38.537-08:00Comments on Regan's Rant: Things that make me go hmm....Regan Bartelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156188149671632288noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-15668567046700810812010-01-27T11:18:07.681-08:002010-01-27T11:18:07.681-08:00There goes Ryan again. Criticizing people much mo...There goes Ryan again. Criticizing people much more successful than him. <br /><br />Regan do us all a favor and get rid of this joker.Jared Comeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346319382618746651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-10875543466855563592010-01-26T23:18:27.890-08:002010-01-26T23:18:27.890-08:00Steve Papp is a good official and I too hope he mo...Steve Papp is a good official and I too hope he moves on to the next level. <br /><br />What I like best about Steve is his attitude and the lack of "ego", his feet/skates are firmly on the ground/ice. He has passion for the game of hockey, how do I know this? Ask him his travel schedule in the WHL, lots of miles and lots of games. <br /><br />Great to see a Kelowna kid in the WHL.Gord McGarvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965789975160445793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-36322094779319497002010-01-26T15:58:10.596-08:002010-01-26T15:58:10.596-08:00Ryan, the best I could do was Jr. B. So, as a hock...Ryan, the best I could do was Jr. B. So, as a hockey player, perhaps that makes me guilty of being a “stiff”? But, I’m comfortable that my 35 years of involvement with the WHL in a few different ways helps in my writing.<br /><br />You see, criticizing officials just comes so easily to so many people, yet I don’t believe they make as many mistakes during a hockey game as the players do. The only time I am prepared to question an official’s judgement is when he/she allows themselves to be caught out of position. They (we) owe it to the players to be in the best position possible out there.<br /><br />If Steve Papp is really in over his head as a developing official, would it then be logical to suggest that there are plenty of young developing players in the league that are in the same boat? <br /><br />Really, my hope for all of these guys, Papp included, is that they all achieve success.Glen Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541850086195541761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-67109712173720945022010-01-26T13:06:40.753-08:002010-01-26T13:06:40.753-08:00three top refs are
Derek Zalaski
Chris Savage
A...three top refs are<br /><br />Derek Zalaski<br /><br />Chris Savage<br /><br />Andy Thiessenbigkevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825645160773267796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-6884357756176151102010-01-26T12:16:40.607-08:002010-01-26T12:16:40.607-08:00I love guys who cant accept that fans, players, co...I love guys who cant accept that fans, players, coaches, announcers criticize refs. Gee, fans who criticize refs, hmm what a weird thing in sports. Bottom line is the WHL reffing has never been worse, especially your boy Papp, never seen a guy in over his head more than him.<br /><br />Glen, maybe if you play major junior or pro then you will see things differently in your writing. You have alot to say for someone in your position.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785037288067007848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-9022621870805383952010-01-25T22:38:53.781-08:002010-01-25T22:38:53.781-08:00Glen obviously hasn't seen Smith ref a Rockets...Glen obviously hasn't seen Smith ref a Rockets game....MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923284046096718672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-76262056278184333022010-01-25T22:19:06.966-08:002010-01-25T22:19:06.966-08:00My skating in much like Regan's golf.
Best ...My skating in much like Regan's golf. <br /><br />Best ref Chris Savage, then Derek Herman, then Steve Papp. All three leave the ego at home when they put on the stripes. <br /><br />Some refs make it look alot harder than it seems to be. I try to give credit when a good job is done, and express my concern when the calls are incorrect from my viewpoint. Always easier from the press box for sure Glen, but some nights I just cant help myself when the calls and egos are bad.<br /><br />Why don't the linesman get selected for the "Best of the West"Gord McGarvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12965789975160445793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-65130453849759979472010-01-25T22:02:25.674-08:002010-01-25T22:02:25.674-08:00Picking the best ref is a hard one, yet they are a...Picking the best ref is a hard one, yet they are asking for 3. I could think of the worst refs, but the best is a toughy. Good luck on finishing the Best of the West Poll survey.jaz301https://www.blogger.com/profile/17544148904832168164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-64726059516729666552010-01-25T21:55:59.496-08:002010-01-25T21:55:59.496-08:00I think McGarva needs to attend that referee clini...I think McGarva needs to attend that referee clinic before I do. On second thought, he can't skate. I'll take the lead on this one. lol.Regan Bartelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156188149671632288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-27170882113924392932010-01-25T21:23:30.917-08:002010-01-25T21:23:30.917-08:00Savage, Thiessen, Papp. (Why not give Papp some pr...Savage, Thiessen, Papp. (Why not give Papp some props? He's young and just keeps getting better. Just hope the 'Dub keeps him busy enough before he decides to get a real job!)<br />And next season Regan, I want you to attend a BC Hockey Officials Certification Course, then strap on the blades, a referee's jersey, and don't forget a whistle in each pocket. (I'll give you a pair of my referee pants just to get you started.) After about a half dozen games at the minor hockey level, your insights will be much, much different...guaranteed.<br /><br />Cheers! :-)Glen Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541850086195541761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-7947802344071301512010-01-25T13:24:42.563-08:002010-01-25T13:24:42.563-08:00I don't have a problem naming one. But they wa...I don't have a problem naming one. But they want three possibilities.Regan Bartelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156188149671632288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8092520535436243757.post-38169930875327694022010-01-25T12:31:36.373-08:002010-01-25T12:31:36.373-08:00Top Referee is Easily Chris Savage. He calls a co...Top Referee is Easily Chris Savage. He calls a consitant game, no matter what. Best Ref in this league.Jared Comeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346319382618746651noreply@blogger.com