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Got a question on rule clarification, comments on rule enforcements or some memorable NHL stories? Kerry wants to answer your emails at cmonref@tsn.ca. Kerry, Love reading your columns every day. I wanted to ask you about Mondays incident in Dallas, where Rich Peverley collapsed on the bench and the game was eventually postponed. Whats the protocol from the refs perspective when a game gets postponed? Does he make that call on the ice or does he have to call the NHL front office? Have you ever experienced something similar to Mondays incident in your reffing career? Thanks,Dave VieiraMilton, ON Dave: We must continue to offer prayers for Rich Peverley, his family, teammates, the Dallas Stars management and his fans throughout the hockey world. When a tragedy like this occurs it certainly transcends the game and causes us to reflect on what is most important in life; namely our health and that of our family. In many dealings I had with Rich Peverley on the ice, I know him to be an exceptional young man beyond just his obvious talent as a player. We need look no further than the reaction (and swift action) demonstrated by the Dallas Stars players and coaching staff last night to recognize what an important member of their extended family Rich Peverley truly is! Coach Lindy Ruff, while visibly shaken, addressed the media and commended the outstanding response provided by the medical team; without their efforts his remarks, admittedly might have been much more somber. Quick medical response similar to that mentioned by Lindy Ruff last night in Dallas has also been credited with averting potential tragedies involving Jiri Fischer (cardiac arrest), in addition to Richard Zednik and Clint Malarchuk (both of which suffered a potentially fatal throat slash from a skate during separate games in Buffalo). The unsung heroes from the medical staffs throughout the entire National Hockey League deserve our utmost respect, appreciation and admiration. The referees expected protocol that you enquired about, Dave, is to first kill the play immediately whenever a serious injury/incident is witnessed or, as was the case last night, he is made aware of one taking place. If an official is the first responder to an on-ice injury he should remain calm and attempt to provide comfort and assistance to the injured player until the medical team arrives and then get out of the way. The decision to suspend a game is exclusively entrusted to Commissioner Gary Bettman and/or through his designate, Executive Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell. Since every minute of every game is monitored in the Situation Room in Toronto, all hands would have been on deck once the game was stopped in Dallas and it became apparent that Rich Peverley was in distress. Telephone conversations from team personnel and the officiating crew would have been initiated as soon as possible to provide eyes on the scene and continually update the Commissioner and Colin Campbell with information as it became available. The game officials have a telephone in their dressing room that can connect with the Situation Room in Toronto. The primary information on the players status would come via Dallas Stars General Manager Jim Nill and Blue Jackets President John Davidson who were on the scene. The first and most obvious concern would be for the health and well-being of the athlete. All energy and assets went in that direction last night. Once it was learned that Rich Peverley had regained consciousness, was aware of his surroundings and even alert to the point that he wanted to know how much time was remaining in the period, a huge sigh of relief was felt by everyone. With Rich Peverley stabilized and being transported to the hospital, the decision then had to be made as to whether the game should continue. For that to happen, the impact of this incident on the players from both teams would have to be evaluated and considered. Both coaches would have been consulted as to the emotional status of their players after witnessing this shocking and disturbing incident. The Commissioner and Colin Campbell did what was in the best interest of everyone involved; the players, coaches, and the fans in the building and those watching on television when they made the decision to postpone the game. Even though I witnessed many injured players carried from the ice on a stretcher during my officiating career, I count myself fortunate not to have experienced, first-hand, a potentially life threatening incident like we saw last night in Dallas or the others I mentioned. I felt physically ill just watching the incident last night on television and cant imagine the emotion one would experience at ice level. I am sure everyone will join me in offering best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to Rich Peverley and to his family. Paul George Shoes Wholesale . Players suspended during the season for a performance-enhancing drug violation will not be eligible for that years post-season. In addition, discipline will increase from 50 games to 80 for a first testing violation and from 100 games to a season-long 162 for a second. A third violation remains a lifetime ban. China Wholesale Nike Air Max 90 . It is unclear how long Kallstrom, who was brought in to alleviate the teams midfield problems, will be sidelined. Arsenals communications director, Mark Gonnella, says the club decided to proceed with Kallstroms signing despite the injury. http://www.wholesalenikeshoesclearance.com/. 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The Stars slammed Vancouver 6-3 back in that October meeting in Big D, with Erik Cole notching two goals for the home team and Jamie Benn, Ryan Garbutt and Tyler Seguin each adding a goal and a helper. It was the fifth straight win in the series for Dallas overall and the Stars also have claimed two in a row and three of the last four encounters in British Columbia. Vancouver hopes to reverse the recent trend against the Stars after losing its past two outings in regulation by a combined 8-2 score. The Canucks lost 3-1 in Montreal on Dec. 9 before getting slammed 5-1 by the New York Rangers on Saturday. After ending a seven-game road trip with the loss to the Habs, the Canucks had hopes to get on track in the opener of a four-game homestand on Saturday. Instead, the Rangers jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first seven minutes en route to the blowout victory at Rogers Arena. The rout pushed former Canucks head coach Alain Vigneaults record against his old team to 3-0. Nick Bonino supplied the sole offense for the Canucks, making it a 5-1 game at 4:20 of the third period. Ryan Miller was on the hook for all five goals on just 23 shots. I think you play a certain way and now were getting caught on it, said Canucks coach Willie Desjardins. We try to play an aggressive style and if it doesnt work it goes the other way. Vancouver, which is tied with San Jose for second place in the Pacific Division, has fared slightly better on the road than at home this season.ddddddddddddThe Canucks are 7-4-1 as the host in 2014-15 compared to an 11-6-1 mark as the guest. The Canucks welcome Calgary on Saturday before completing their current stay at home in Mondays clash against Arizona. Dallas should be well rested heading into tonights test, as Lindy Ruffs club has been idle since edging the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Saturday. It was the second win in three games for the Stars, who hope to carry that momentum into tonights opener of a three-game road trip. The Stars grabbed a 2-0 lead on Saturday before the Devils rallied to even the game with a pair of goals in the second period. However, Trevor Daley and Shawn Horcoff scored later in the second to give Dallas the lead for good. Seguin and Jason Spezza each finished with a goal and an assist, while Antoine Roussel supplied two helpers for the Stars, who entered the game with five losses in their previous six games. Kari Lehtonen stopped 28-of-31 shots in the win. There were a lot of good things, Ruff said. I thought we missed in the second period, three or four point-blank that would have really put the game away. Garbutt missed Saturday while serving the first of his three-game suspension for slew-footing Winnipegs Dustin Byfuglien on Tuesday. Hell also sit out Fridays game versus Calgary before being eligible to return in the finale of the road trip Sunday in Edmonton. Dallas has lost four straight on the road heading into this trek and hasnt posted an away victory since beating Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The Stars are 5-7-0 as the visiting team in 2014-15. Miller is expected to start tonight for the Canucks and the veteran netminder owns a 4-4-1 record and 3.40 goals against average in nine career games against Dallas. Lehtonen will likely get the call for the Stars and is 7-7-0 with a 2.79 GAA versus the Canucks. ' ' '