I was a minor hockey ref from age 15-17(early 90's), the amount of abuse was insane. Having grown men throw sticks, water bottles, threaten you, over a penalty call, or missed call was a real eye opener. I was chased around the ice by players.
It was a pretty decent job as a teenager, the pay wasn't too bad if you were calling bantam and midget games, in the end though, it just wasn't worth it anymore.
I'm not sure how it is now, but back then, you didn't get a whole lot of support from any of the league governors no matter the level of minor hockey.
/coolstarrybra
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