Hockey

Referee Sutherland welcomes groups to current NHL season

Presently that is an authority welcome.

Before puck drop of Penguins-Flyers game, official says a couple of words to groups. Arbitrator Kelly Sutherland gives a discourse before puck drop at the Wells Fargo Center. Presently that is an authority welcome. Arbitrator Kelly Sutherland tended to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers before the principal round of the…

Arbitrator Kelly Sutherland tended to the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers before the main round of the 2021 NHL season on Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Sutherland’s comments preceding puck drop at the vacant field were brief, yet ardent.

“Respectable men, we’ve all sat tight with energy during the current day,” Sutherland said. “Welcome to the beginning of the NHL 2021 season. All the best to every one of you. Stay safe, stay solid. How about we have an incredible fight.”

The NHL season will highlight 56 games with the standard season planned to complete on May 8.