AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE GUYS YOU LOVE TO HATE
Every week you see them.
They're the guys who fearlessly drop (or throw) the pucks into the face-off circles.
They're the guys who make sure you take only :60 seconds in-between periods to catch your breath.
They're the guys who attempt to hold back Gucci from killing someone when he sees red.
They're the referees at GoodSports and we at coastalpirates.com thought it was about time you met them.

Sure you might think you know them, but do you what their dreams and aspirations are?
Or even what their freakin' names are for that matter?
Yeah, we didn't think so. Read on ...

Rated PG-13: This page contains harsh language (thank you, Mr. Baldwin) and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

SCOTT
BALDWIN
Years reffing: 13


Why do you ref?
My Wife curses at me for free, at least I get paid for your abuse.

Strangest on-ice experience:
Jewish Hockey League! Bob Currao and I were the lucky ones chosen to ref this weekly crime scene. Five years later we have: 3 homicides, 23 assaults with deadly sticks, and 1 a-- rape with a Mylec™ stick.

 Worst thing you've ever been called while reffing?
 A “blind ball-licking, sh-t stain” (all in one breath). Classic stuff. I was so impressed I gave him back his ref fees.

Why don't you wear a helmet?
A shot it my head with a puck could only help me in life — maybe straighten me out. Probably not, but it's worth the experiment.

What do you do when you're not at rink getting abused?
Family Business. (Plumbing) Shit rolls down hill, and payday is on Friday (I hope).

Most embarrassing song in your iPod?
“Finger F-----g Sally” by David Allan Coe! (outlaw country)

Favorite Hockey Club (besides the Pirates of course)?
Pro: New York Rangers
GoodSports: It was the Pirates when I was a Gold Card Member, but I have recently questioned management about my present status.

Is it true you're banned from the Pirate post-game “meetings”?
I've never been banned from these meeting, and many years ago I turned down a offer to sit on the Board of Directors for these post game “alcoholic meetings.”

DAVE
KURASZ
Years reffing: 11



Why do you ref?
 To make some extra money so I can buy myself a house sometime in the near future, and not to mention I actually enjoy it a lot.

Strangest on-ice experience:
Seeing parents run onto the rink to partake in a fight with members from the other team who were fighting with their kids, and than seeing the parents start to fight also

Worst on-ice experience?
Reffing with Nick G. I think he refs with his eyes closed.

Why don't you wear a helmet?
 Cause GoodSports doesn't make me. If they made me i would be happy to wear one.

What do you do when you're not at the rink getting abused?
 Work at my full-time job, for the National Fire Sprinkler Association. I also Coach travel roller hockey on my spare weekends.

Most embarrassing song in your iPod?
Wow. “The right Stuff” by New Kids on the Block.

Planning any AC roadtrips with Gucci?
Yes we always plan those. Problem is he gives me too many dates to choose from.

Favorite Hockey club (besides the Pirates of course)?
Is there any other hockey besides the Coastal Pirates?

What about them Bosox?!
If you haven't been to Fenway for a game, it is a must see. You would become a fan also.

VICTOR
MASINO
Years reffing: 2


Why do you ref?
I ref because not many people have a deaf ear, and that is the key to putting up with a bunch of “grown-up” men.

How the *@*#% old are you anyway?
19.

Worst thing you've ever been called while reffing?
Joe Manfredinni from the Blackhawks telling me I need to grow up.
Why don't you wear a helmet?
Don't feel the need to.

Worst on-ice experience?
Getting hit with a stick in the face off a face-off at 12:30 a.m. in the morning.

Most embarrassing song in your iPod?
“Amazed” by Lonestar.

What do you do when you're not at rink getting abused?
Skinny dipping with bottlenose dolphins.

Favorite Hockey Club (besides the Pirates of course)?
Rangers.
DON
TAYLOR
 Years reffing: 9



Why do you ref?
I love the sport and the relationships i have with the players even though some times they can be rough ... lol.
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Worst on-ice experience:
I got hit in the mouth with a slapshot.

Worst thing you've ever been called while reffing?
A “jerk off kid.”

Why don't you wear a helmet?
A because i'm an idiot ... lol.

What's with the hat?
I don't have to gel my hair that way plus when I skate, I skate hard and sweat so the hat absorbs it.

Most embarrassing song in your iPod?
I don't have an iPod, but i would say on my computer it's probably The Bee Gees.

What do you do when you're not at rink getting abused?
I work for CDW, a technology company. I have an '06 Shelby Mustang that I mod, and I hang with my two adorable nieces Alexis and Caliegh.

Favorite Hockey Club (besides the Pirates of course)?
The Devils.


BRIAN
SCHLUETER
Years reffing: 8


Why do you ref?
I ref because I love the sport of hockey and what better job to have then this. I also love all of the warm faces and the kind words!!!!

Worst on-ice experience:
It was about 3 years ago I was reffing the Friday night league and it was the last game of the night. There was a high school team from Jackson in the league and they would fill the stands with kids from there school. That night they were playing a team that had only 5 players. Jackson was beating them bad. Midway through the game two members from each team were getting into a fight. As my fellow ref and I went to break it up I saw out of the corner of my eye someone running onto the rink and before I could react he blindsided one of the players. Then a riot started. If it wasn't for Bob Currao being in the store at this moment it would have been a very ugly site. Things got so bad the cops had to be called and help the men get out of the building safe. It was a scary — yet exciting— time.

Worst thing you've ever been called while reffing?
I have been called everything in the book so that stuff does not bother me.

Why don't you wear a helmet?
No reason really, I just do not want too!

Most embarrassing song in your iPod?
I do not own an iPod, but the most embarrassing CD I own is by Sugarland (country).

What do you do when you're not at rink getting abused?
I am a full-time student at Brookdale Community College and I have a part time job as a receiver at The Christmas Tree Shop. In my spare time I love to hang out with my fiancée and my puppy.

How long did it take to get that tattoo?!
 My tattoo took about 2 1/2 hours and I have had it for more than 2 years.
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Favorite Hockey Club (besides the Pirates of course)?
 The New York Rangers and my favorite player is Brian Leetch.
Is it true that Pirates have retained your rights as a player when you turn 30?
 As long as I get a Pirates jersey in advance then YES!!