Is it typical for the refs to stay on the ice for the handshakes?

[tib2d2]

When Vegas beat Colorado, I saw Carter Hart go over to shake hands with all the refs who were all on the ice still. Do the refs typically stay to watch the handshakes?

 

[StreetHawk]

When Vegas beat Colorado, I saw Carter Hart go over to shake hands with all the refs who were all on the ice still. Do the refs typically stay to watch the handshakes?

Not sure, but if something broke out, it would be 10 to 1 in terms of players to officials. So, having them there just in case probably doesn't really do anything unless it's just a couple of players involved.

 

[HisIceness]

Every video from the stands on YT I've seen of the handshakes, yes. They skate off the ice when the visiting team leaves the ice

 

[martyg]

I reffed Junior.......

With the exception of warm up time, the officials are required to be on the ice at all times when BOTH teams are on the ice. This is why the officials are always on the ice before the teams are on the ice. After the game the officials can not leave the ice until the visiting team is off the ice.

 

[Pez68]

The officials pretty much always stick around for handshakes. I honestly can't remember an instance where they didn't.

 

[MiscBrah]

The refs stay to get their game cheques from the winning team.

 

[Pablo El Perro]

Yes

 

[thaman8765678]

Only if they were part of the winning team.

 

[SEALBound]

This has literally never once crossed my mind as something to look into and care about.

 

[adarebad]

Only if they were part of the winning team.

luckly NHL are not like NBA refs

 

[Based Anime Fan]

This has literally never once crossed my mind as something to look into and care about.

Offseason comes early for some

 

[tabness]

they participate so much and have major impact in the game so why not?

 

[Crosby2010]

Never noticed them leaving before. But overall have never specifically noticed them staying either. But they do stay and watch.