Posted on 03/11/2020 12:08:25 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A local youth hockey coach had a meltdown on the ice after he was ejected from a game by a referee.
The incident happened during a game Saturday night between the 12-and-under teams of the Manchester Junior Monarchs and the Springfield Junior Pics at The Bog Ice Arena in Kingston.
In the middle of the second period, a Monarchs coach began banging on the door and shouting profanities at the referee.
The Monarchs received a minor bench penalty for the coach's actions, but he kept shouting at the referee, who ultimately decided to eject that coach from the game.
Witnesses said the coach then walked onto the ice and spat in the referee's face. The referee is then seen pushing the coach on video, but Eugene Binda, the local referee coordinator and the referee's nephew, claimed the official did it out of self-defense because he was being spat on.
The coach is then seen throwing punches at the referee, and he eventually tackles the official to the ground.
Binda, who has officiated hockey at the collegiate and professional levels, has never seen anything like this.
"I can't believe someone would actually to that to a referee," Binda said. "The most disturbing part is you watch the players on the ice and after the altercation, you see some of the kids banging their sticks like, 'Nice job.'
"We just want to make the game safe and the kids safe. If, for whatever reason, these coaches and parents think we're out there to hurt their kids, they're sadly mistaken."
The coach eventually was escorted off the ice by a fellow Monarchs coach, while the referee finished the game, albeit with a few bumps and bruises.
In response, the Monarchs fired the coach who was involved in the fight Saturday night, according to fellow coach Tony Dalessio.
“This is not something we condone, it was wrong in every form and fashion of what he did, there’s no excuse for it," Dalessio said. "He'll never coach for the Monarchs again and likely never for USA Hockey again. We’re in favor of anything USA Hockey does to further discipline him.”
The coach, who has not been identified, is not currently facing criminal charges.
roids!
Gotta show ‘em early!................
I wonder if the fired Monarchs coach volunteers in the summer as a Little League coach...
Leni
Spitting on someone is considered battery - this psycho coach does not belong around young people, he belongs in the pokey. He’s an a**hole.
At least he didn’t call the ref’s wife a lesbian!
The youngsters won’t get that one.
Isn’t fighting considered part of hockey? Getting both the coach and the referee involved seems like a free bonus for the viewing audience. Maybe they could squeeze in some audience participation as well.
Bill? Is that you?
Loser gets run over by the zamboni.
An official with the Jr. Monarchs confirmed the coach involved, identified as Brian Pouliot, has been “relieved of his duties” as a coach with the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs hockey program,
Leni
I have a co-worker that is a ref at HS and college level volleyball games.
He says the parents of these adult HS and college age players are worse than elementary school kids parents..............cursing and swearing at him and even confronting him AFTER the games...........................
No, fighting in hockey is between designated players, usually two per team. They drop the gloves, circle, and trade punches when they grab jerseys. When one falls or takes a knee, linesmen separate them, escort them to the penalty box, & the crowd gets its entertainment. As neat and predictable as kabuki.
When brawls involve players and fans, then all bets are off.
Who is the Metta World Peace of hockey?
Good question, although there is a Maple Leafs player who is a Meti (mixed blood Canadian) named Aram Asham.
A much bigger player tried to punch him out on the ice when Asham got in two shots to the head that knocked him out cold.
As Asham skated toward the penalty box he made the boxing ref’s gesture of “Yerrr out!” followed by the hands-as-a-pillow sleep sign. For these he was cited for poor sportsmanship.
;^)
You are not talking about college or high school hockey with this. Fighting is a mainstay in the NHL, but prohibited in college and high school hockey.
In the NCAA, fighting is penalized with a five-minute major and a game disqualification, meaning that the offending player is out of that game and the next game.
In the National Federation of High school rules it falls under Sportsmanship:
All coaches, officials, administrators, parents and participants need to understand their role in education-based athletics and activities.
Fair play and respect are an essential part of high school hockey.
Create a positive learning environment and respect all participants, fans, officials, coaches and administrators.
There are penalties, but no need to display them.
These are kids 12 and under. They are not playing for the Cup or millions of dollars. They need to learn sportsmanship along with technique and how to properly accept winning and losing. Fair play is the only accepted prospect and the coaches should provide an example. I have officiated many sports at high school and college level along with amateur and professional ranks. There is no need for fighting in youth programs unless it is a fighting sport like boxing or martial arts. And they are governed with an iron fist toward proper technique and restraint. Sports at that level are for instruction and confidence building along with citizenship. Please don’t mix it up with money and professional players. It doesn’t match.
rwood
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