Hockey games cancelled as referee staffing drops by 50% in some provinces

Hockey games cancelled as referee staffing drops by 50% in some provinces

November 12, 2021 4:15 pm PST.

A referee shortage has put minor hockey on thin ice, the reasons behind the shortage and what parents across the country can expect this season.

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