So I can say that it was an Adult referee. This event was private and not sanctioned by Hockey Alberta or Hockey Canada. This is the reason why most officials will not ref it. We are not covered by our Hockey Alberta Insurance to do this and it's all at our own risk. There is no recourse for us as officials when a player does anything as no suspension is upheld by Hockey Canada.
I have heard people question why the referee did not skate away or skate off the ice, however with where the referee room is in that arena, it would be right near the bench and the door was probably locked, so his escape was most likely blocked.
There are always two sides to every story, but as all have said this needs to be brought to light on a larger scope that this is never an acceptable response.
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