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Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp
I just thought the refs weren't trying to be the stars of the show or managing the game and the players could battle. And holy moly were goalie pads small, no wonder the games were high scoring. That Flames team was a powerhouse!
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Honestly, with how fast the game is today, and how closely the game is called in terms of slashing and obstruction, it must be like night and day from a referee's perspective. Back then, the ref's job was basically to make sure the teams didn't kill each other.