AHL Ref Wears Helmet Cam

[Temporary_User]

I love watching videos like this one. Really see how often they are in the way and how tough it is for them to see everything. It seems they are becoming somewhat more common in the lower leagues, I hope the Heat are involved soon.

[btimbit]

That's awesome. If they did that with the NHL that'd be fantastic. They could do an hour every week and I'd watch every episode.

"It's got a mic on it so if you're going to say ####, make sure it's funny"

[GoFlamesGo]

That was awesome! I watched the full 10 minutes and wanted more.

[btimbit]

If you liked that then there's this from a few years ago too

[trublmaker]

definitely could make a weekly show like that.

[Flashpoint]

That is AWESOME! They need to start including those as part of the highlight package. So superior to the stupid mike on the penalty calls.

You could even show fans how refs occasionally blow calls, based on where they are standing.

[edn88]

I cannot believe that with the quality of images you get back from the ref cam, that it is not used more in hockey broadcasts (no audio of course).

[Puppet Guy]

the NHL should take it one step further and include this as part of the game broadcast instead of just as a highlight.

[psyang]

Great video! Really makes you appreciate what refs have to go through.

Also made me think they should make a video game where you play the ref, and you are scored on the things like missed calls, bad calls, in the way of the puck, etc.

[Anduril]

Wow. Obvious but not an easy job when you're being criticized by fans and players alike for every decision you do or don't make.
Would love to see more (especially WITH the audio)

[fuffalo]

Wow that was sweet. Makes me realize just how skilled they are at watching for penalties. A lot different in real time without three camera angles.

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[Mccree]

That was the best 10 min I have watched in a long time. Fans need to see more of stuff like this.

[TorqueDog]

HBO 24/7, take notice....

[getbak]

Originally Posted by edn88

I cannot believe that with the quality of images you get back from the ref cam, that it is not used more in hockey broadcasts (no audio of course).

I think the problem is that you'd need a transmitter to get the feed from the camera to the production truck, which would significantly increase the weight you're asking the ref to carry.

[Nammer403]

That was awesome

[EYE_Overstand]

So good!

[EVERLAST]

you know what.....this is brilliant.

as motioned earlier .....NHL take notice

[automaton 3]

Great video

[Wolven]

IMO, one of the best ideas not widely adopted yet in hockey. The CAHL (Calgary rec hockey league) has cameras on their refs as well and I have to say that it does cause players to act that little bit more respectful to each other as they know that everything they are doing is likely on one of two cameras.

As good of an idea as it is for the pros, I really think it should be in use all the way down to minor hockey. Think of how all those monster parents would react to having a video of them acting crazy at a Pee Wee hockey game.

[Joborule]

That was actually awesome. NBC and Sportsnet should consider it for NHL games since you would get some pretty angels of plays.