Unfortunately referees are generally overlooked, underappreciated, or completely disrespected.  

Retention rates of young officials are down because the environment our arenas create for them are less than hospitable.

Tom is now responsible for developing the young referees in the WHL.

This interview was an adventure for me. Tom peeled back the curtain on what it’s like to wear the black and white stripes. 

Tom Kowal provides some insight into what it is like being a referee and how he handled coaches, players and parents who were always hyper critical of them.

Enjoy some awesome stories from Ex- NHL referee, Tom Kowal.