MIHOA LIVE
MIHOA's Development & Education Coordinator Andy Hudson hosts a series of LIVE conversations to talk about the world of hockey officiating. Special guests will be featured each episode and topics will include how guests got a start in officiating, favorite parts about being a ref, memorable games, how to improve as an official, tips for staying in shape, and more.
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Episode 20 - The Wild-Wild West with Brian Bull and Kris Schoech
September 22, 2020 - 5:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM CT
September 22, 2020 - 5:30 PM ET | 4:30 PM CT
Minor pro hockey experienced a huge expansion in the 1990s, especially in southern and western US states. Part of this growth was the Western Professional Hockey League, an organization founded in 1996. The WPHL started with six teams in Texas and New Mexico and grew to 18 teams by 1999. Brian Bull and Kris Schoech were among the first officials to work the AA league, which was known for physical play, rowdy arenas and an atmosphere that often resembled the cult-classic Slap Shot. Join us was we reminisce about officiating the “Wild-Wild West”, discussing the unique personalities of the WPHL, what it was like to take a 10-day West Texas officiating road trip, and much more.
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