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Please note: The original text is about NHL referees. I will use information available as of today,February 2,2024,to update the information where possible,but some details relating to the 2025-26 season will be projections based on current trends.
NHL Referees: Kiel Murchison & Garrett Rank (2025-26 Outlook)
This report provides a comparison of two NHL referees, Kiel Murchison and Garrett Rank, based on data available through the 2024-25 season, with a look ahead to the 2025-26 season. Information is sourced from Scouting The Refs, a reputable website dedicated to tracking NHL officiating statistics and news.
kiel Murchison (#79)
* First NHL Game: October 25, 2021
* First Playoff Game: Not yet officiated as of February 2, 2024.
* Birthplace: Lake Worth, Florida
* Games Officiated (as of 2024-25):
* Preseason (PS): 50
* Regular Season (RS): 326
* Playoffs (PO): 0
* Career Games (RS/PO as of 2024-25): 326 / 0
* Officiating Supervisor: Mike Leggo
Garrett Rank (#43)
* First NHL Game: January 21, 2013
* First Playoff Game: April 17, 2015
* Birthplace: Cloverdale, British Columbia, Canada
* Games Officiated (as of 2024-25):
* Preseason (PS): 51
* Regular season (RS): 936
* Playoffs (PO): 98
* Career Games (RS/PO as of 2024-25): 936 / 98
* Officiating Supervisor: Mike Leggo
Key Definitions (from Scouting The Refs):
* PS: Preseason Games
* RS: Regular Season Games
* PO: Playoff Games
* Penalty Differential: The absolute value of the difference in penalty calls between teams in a game. Lower numbers indicate more balanced officiating.
Additional Notes (as of February 2, 2024):
* The NHL has implemented new rules and officiating guidelines for the 2025-26 season.
* Rankings of referees are based on performance metrics tracked by Scouting The Refs,with numbers in orange indicating the referee’s rank among active officials.
* The orange numbers in parentheses represent the referee’s rank among active officials.
Source:
* Scouting The Refs (Specifically, the embedded content and surrounding text from the provided source.)
Significant Considerations & Disclaimers:
* Future Data: Information regarding the 2025-26 season is based on current projections and is subject to change.
* Ranking Methodology: The specific methodology used by Scouting The Refs to rank referees is detailed on their website.
* Data Updates: NHL officiating statistics are dynamic and change throughout each season.The data presented here is current as of February 2, 2024.
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