Kelowna Referee Gets NHL Combine Shot

A Kelowna referee is getting the kind of chance that can change an officiating career in a hurry. The NHL combine is where the league quietly vets the next wave of people it trusts with its games, and that invitation alone says plenty. For officials, the path to the NHL is every bit as competitive as the path for players, even if the spotlight usually lands elsewhere. This is a rare opening to impress the people who decide who is ready for the hardest whistle in hockey.