Stephen Hiff’s motivation to become a referee mirrors many of those who enter officiating. When years of junior and college playing ended, Hiff desired to stay close to the game.
In the previous Kraken Reaction video, Hiff gave details of reaching the pinnacle – his NHL debut during the April 11, 2024 game at Climate Pledge Arena between the Kraken and San Jose Sharks. In this second part of our exclusive conversation, Hiff describes the journey in stripes which led from the OHL to the AHL to that memorable evening in Seattle.
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