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It also came after the Kings got a fortunate break, with a Colorado clearing pass striking a linesman, leading to a faceoff in the Kings’ offensive end.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026

The linesman has been told all season not to put their flag up, so their brain has been trained.

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

Binnington, who took the historic puck from Ovechkin's goal and pocked it before a linesman retrieved it from him, was pulled after surrendering four goals in just under 30 minutes.

From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025

It’s year No. 52 officiating high school sports for Louis Vargas, who worked last week as the head linesman during the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame-Bishop Alemany game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025

The Lightning made a run, took a shot, and appeared to score, but the linesman raised his flag to signify offside.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John

"In, out... there's no mistake, nothing happening. Definitely you've got to feel for those linesmen and those people. That's a bit tough for them, but it's pretty black or white with the calling."

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2025

Workers let go include vegetation management inspectors, tree trimmers, electrical linesmen, and pole testers — all work that is critical to wildfire mitigation.

From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2022

The city’s Tennis Association said stakeholders from umpires and linesmen to equipment makers were losing significant revenue from the closures.

From Reuters ● Mar. 21, 2022

The NHL has 45 referees and 40 linesmen, with crews of four — two refs and two officials — for each game.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2021

Barley, realizing that this was the most critical moment in the entire game, ran along the line exhorting the half dead linesmen to a final frenzied effort.

From Over the Line by Harold Morrow Sherman