Rule book changes coming for the IIHF and NCAA, including headshots and hand passes. NHL reportedly mulling over a potential expansion of penalty reviews, Todd and Josh look at some other potential changes on minor penalties, how My Cousin Vinny relates to NHL Video Reviews, and an interesting prospect camp take on penalty shots. Visit www.scoutingtherefs.com and follow @scoutingtherefs and @toddlewissports.  Email us your questions - heyref@scoutingtherefs.com.    Call the RefLine at 585-484-REFS!   This week's Word of the Podcast: incongruous.

Wrapping Up '22 with WJC and Women's Worlds

Scouting The Refs follows hockey officials across the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and other leagues around the world, including news, rule changes and interpretations, suspensions, and statistics on officials and penalty calls.  Todd Lewis is a veteran broadcaster covering the NHL and other major league sports; a former host on the NHL Network and on NHL Network Radio, he’s also worked for TSN and Sportsnet as a host/anchor. Josh Smith is the founder of Scouting the Refs, the leading independent resource related to hockey officiating. #RefsPodcast