P.E.I.’s Jack Robinson reflects on experience officiating Telus Cup
Jack Robinson just lately capped off a memorable 2021-22 hockey season working the most important task of his officiating profession.
The 22-year-old from Cornwall, P.E.I., was certainly one of two referees for the 2022 Telus Cup gold-medal recreation in Okotoks, Alta.
“A nationwide championship (match) is fairly cool, and to be chosen to the ultimate recreation is a reasonably large honour,” Robinson advised SaltWire Community in a current interview.
“A nationwide championship (match) is fairly cool, and to be chosen to the ultimate recreation is a reasonably large honour.”
Jack Robinson
Steven Inexperienced, supervisor of officiating for Hockey P.E.I., stated it has been a number of years since a P.E.I. official labored a gold-medal recreation at a nationwide championship.
Inexperienced stated he watched the ultimate recreation of the Canadian under-18 championship between the Moncton Flyers and Cantonniers de Magog, and Robinson didn’t look misplaced. Moncton gained the sport 5-4 in time beyond regulation.
“I assumed he did an excellent job, I assumed his customary was good, his place was good and carried out himself very professionally,” stated Inexperienced, a former official himself.
Robinson additionally labored three round-robin video games and a semifinal. Inexperienced stated the gold-medal-game task speaks volumes for the work and dedication Robinson places in each time he steps on the ice.
It marked the primary time Robinson labored a nationwide championship match. He added it was the longest occasion he has been a part of.
“I feel I used to be there for 10 days, so if you find yourself skating nearly day by day, it’s a must to put together your self, ensure you are caring for your physique, consuming the correct issues and doing the correct issues, warming up correctly,” stated Robinson. “That was the most important factor – and staying mentally sharp as effectively as a result of it may possibly get lengthy and many hours, focus and preparation.
“ carry your self via an extended occasion like that’s in all probability the most important factor I’ve realized.”
Robinson stated his method and routine didn’t change for the gold-medal recreation.
“I used to be speaking to one of many supervisors for the finals, and he requested me how I slept?” stated Robinson. “I stated, ‘I slept effectively, had a pleasant breakfast and it simply felt like one other recreation.’”
Do you know?
Quick details about Jack Robinson:
• He’s the son of Monica and Alan Robinson.
• His grandparents, John, and Hazel Robinson had been appointed to the Order of Canada in December.
•His favorite NHL group is the Toronto Maple Leafs.
• His favorite NHL official is No. 11, Kelly Sutherland.
• Officiating because the age of 13, he began officiating minor hockey in Crapaud and spent a number of time officiating minor hockey with the North River affiliation.
• He’s at present employed with CRA.
Labored in QMJHL
A high-performance official, Robinson started working as a linesman within the Quebec Main Junior Hockey League in the course of the 2021-22 season. He additionally refereed junior A video games in Summerside, however Inexperienced famous the majority of Robinson’s assignments had been on the main and minor under-18 degree.
Inexperienced stated Robinson includes a good on-ice manner, and he has by no means seen him get labored up or flustered, even when coaches or gamers could also be questioning or ridiculing a name. Inexperienced added Robinson maintains the identical method if he should go to a bench or discuss to a participant.
“His decision-making could be very sturdy and correct,” stated Inexperienced. “It’s one thing that it’s a must to do in a break up second, but it surely appears to me he processes issues so rapidly when he sees them on the ice.
“He doesn’t hesitate every time he has to make that decision. If it’s a hook or excessive stick, he acknowledges it straight away, places the arm up and makes the decision, makes the sign, and follows all the correct protocols.
“If you end up a younger official that age working a nationwide match, they will get nervous, they will generally make errors or hesitate after they go make a name.”
Jason Simmonds is a sports activities editor with the SaltWire Community in Prince Edward Island. @JpsportsJason
