May 23, 2013
Dan Schachte finished a 30-year career in the National Hockey League last season, where he skated as a linesman dating back to 1982. This season, he’s stepped off the ice and into the role as Hockey East’s Coordinator of Officials.
After 2,009 NHL regular-season games and 221 Stanley Cup playoff games, Schachte spoke with me for College Hockey News last week on a number of topics, including some changes he’s made since coming on board as well as intricacies of officiating that spans all conferences. Other topics include the use of video as a teaching tool for officials as well as how officials in Hockey East are evaluated.
Grrrreat interview!
I agree. I learned a few things.