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Referee

By Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com

Definition: One of two on-ice officials who supervise the game and are responsibile for the enforcement and interpretation of the rules. Although one of them might be referred to as the "senior referee," it is an informal designation. Both referees hold equal authority.

See also:

  • Linesman
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