Now that we know how the new divisions will shake out for the 2020-21 season, there have been some questions as to what the league's plans are for officials.
Well, the answer to these question appear to be the common sense ones. According to TSN's Darren Dreger, the league will appoint a number of officials to focus only on the North Division to eliminate any cross-border travel.
In the event that a referee or linesman does have to cross the border to add to the stable of North Division officials, they will be expected to adhere to standard quarantine protocols.
It stands to reason that referees south of the border will also be separated by region, working in a single division, though the ability to travel more freely without the concern of having to cross any borders could mean a lot more flexibility for officials working in the US.
No word yet on which officials will be assigned to which divisions, but as Dreger points out, this means that teams will likely see a lot of the same officials for the duration of this season. Better be on your best behaviour, boys!
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