Top Shelf Talks, Hockey Stripes

Feb 19 2024
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Opportunity to talk real situations, real situations on officials in the Amateur Hockey in the US. Also Discussions on things going on in the USA Hockey & High School Hockey World. We are not officially endorsed by USA Hockey, we are affiliated by being Certified USA Hockey Officials.

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Hockey Talk, Tournament Rules, USAH Registration Ending?, Ladies Hockey what fun

Feb 19 2024 15 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:Mercy Rule, is there really one?Improve your game, work with each otherWhat do we do to get better?Ladies Hockey, it's worth it. Keep the questions comingPlease send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things on future Podcasts.We are also looking for Guest to our show please reach

Penalty Box Issues and Players on the ice during Injury

Jan 15 2024 18 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:How to handle Players during an injury time outCoaches and Trainers during injuriesPenalty Box situationsWhat happens if a players is released earlyToo Many Players on the ice.Please send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things on future Podcasts.We are also looking for Guest to

Handling Equipment Issues, Ice Conditions & Time Management

Nov 23 2023 12 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:How handle equipment issues both Adult and YouthTime Management Running ClockIce Conditions, check before you blow the whistle to go.Social Media QuestionsWe Love to hear from you. Please send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things on future Podcasts.We are also looking for Gue

How to Handle Criticism,some Social Media Questions

Oct 20 2023 14 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:How to manage Criticism - Artcle Working Games, how to mange the time Listen to others they may have something good to saySocial Media QuestionsWe Love to hear from you. Please send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things on future Podcasts. We would love to hear from you.More i

Managing a Game, Some challenges, things come with experience

Oct 02 2023 13 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:How to manage a game to the skill set you are officiating. Working Multiple Games and how they can be different. Get the feel for the game, its tough.Get you registrations done!!!We Love to hear from you. More Content to Come. Please send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things

Great Question from Social Media, how to handle Minor Major Penalties Together

Aug 27 2023 13 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:Social Media Question, from Paul.USA How to handle Major plus Minor Penalties in same stoppageHow to Handle Coincidental minors with the majorWhat goes as time on the boardAdult League, subs on the bench good to know. Get you registrations done!!!Stay Cool this summerPlease send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comm

Social Media Questions, Penalty Bench Player Changes & How to Handle a Toss the Puck

Aug 15 2023 12 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes:In this Episode:Social Media QuestionsUSA Hockey on how to handle a Kick Puck ScoreHow to Handle the I got mad and toss the puck out of the rinkPlayers Changing, when Penalty is overGive the Adult League players a break :-)What do you do when the Penalty Bench is on the other side.Stay Cool this summerPlease send us an email at [email protected]

Quick Podcast, updates on the Jr Level World & Tricks for the Open Book Test

Aug 08 2023 10 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes: In this Episode:USA Hockey RegistrationUSA Hockey Tenured OfficialsTricks on how to take your open book testUS Jr Level Officials shortageGet your Class Work DoneSocial Media thingsBack on the Ice it feels good :-)Stay Cool this summerPlease send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things on futu

Reminder of your Registration USA Tenure Program and More

Jul 27 2023 10 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes: In this Episode we provide some updates:USA Hockey RegistrationUSA Hockey Tenured OfficalsSymposium in Columbus OhioGet your Class Work DonePlease send us an email at [email protected] or leave us a comment if you want to hear different things on future Podcasts, we love to hear from you.More info to come, please leave a comment or email us at

Some Hockey Basics / Offsides & Icing

Jul 17 2023 19 mins  
Top Shelf Talks Hockey Stripes: In this Episode we review, two very basic concepts of our Game of Hockey, Icing and Offsides, we talk about:By Rule what is Offsides & IcingOfficiating decisions on both Icing & OffsideWhat factors determining Icing & OffsidesDifferences between Delay Offsides and Automatic.Face off locations for both Offsides and IcingProcedure for the 2