The best referee in the SM-liiga is known
Players have voted Antti Boman as the best referee in the SM-liiga, marking his ninth consecutive Golden Whistle award.
“The best of the SM-liiga” has to retire - The decision surprises
Antti Boman's retirement from league officiating has sparked criticism and confusion within the hockey community in Finland.
End of work for SM league legend – decision astonishes
Antti Boman, a highly respected referee in Finland’s SM league, will conclude his career after this season, igniting surprise and disappointment among players and coaches.
SM League Legend: The End of Work Explained in a Surprising Way – This is the Response from the Hockey Boss
Antti Boman, the most experienced referee in SM-liiga history, is set to retire this spring, with concerns raised about his age as the reason for the decision not to extend his contract.
The league's veteran referee does not shy away from criticism: 'If there is crap, one can look in the mirror'
Antti Boman, a veteran referee in Finnish hockey, discusses his unexpected journey into officiating and reflects on facing criticism in his role.