Hockey Canada reported that 35 408 referees ( in hundreds of leagues ) are registered by the organization .
It is unknown how many referees were active , had e-mail addresses , or were part of the 9 leagues responding to the survey .
Hockey Canada reported that 35 408 referees ( in hundreds of leagues ) are registered by the organization , but it is unknown how many referees were active , had e-mail addresses , or were part of the 9 leagues responding to the survey .