1.   At first, the referees ruled offensive interference.

2.   According to the News, which said it had obtained a copy of the decision, the referee ruled the complaints were valid.

3.   Again, the replays will be arranged and the referee will rule on the challenge.

4.   But the referees ruled that Irbe had been interfered with by Patrik Elias.

5.   He had one goal disallowed against Italy when the referee ruled that the entire ball had not cleared the goal line.

6.   Nailon was ejected after being whistled for a technical for a flagrant foul after the referees ruled he struck UNLV guard Mark Dickel across the face.

7.   Referees ruled that the only other shot before that to squib by him had come after a whistle, signaling a Kevin Hatcher penalty.

8.   The play was reviewed, but referees ruled that Blake had been pushed into Belfour.

9.   The referees ruled he took a dive, embellishing a hook by Sharks defenseman Brad Stuart.

10.   The referees ruled in favor of Johnson and Loiola.