There’s an adage in sports that goes something like this: If you’re not talking about the referees, it’s because they’re doing a good job. Well, plenty of folks are talking about referee Kelly Sutherland after Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The veteran referee had a clear view of Blues forward Tyler Bozak’s infraction on Bruins forward Noel Acciari in the third period. Sutherland even had his choice of calls. A trip? Sure looked like it. How about a slew foot, defined as when a player comes up behind or alongside an opponent and uses their foot to knock the legs out from under their opponent?