The ref cam is great, and the NHL needs to keep it for the regular season

Throughout the 2016 World Cup, the focus has been on whether or not the tournament is a gimmick (it is), if it’s entertaining (it definitely is), and what type of conclusions we can draw in respects to the NHL’s regular season (almost none).

However, the most interesting aspect of the tournament has certainly been the use of a fantastic angle that gives hockey fans a glimpse of how it feels to be on the ice with the world’s best. That’s right, I’m talking of course about the camera that has been added to the referee’s helmets.

When it comes to production value, the NHL lags behind most other pro sports leagues, however the ref cam can close the gap.