A hockey referee had a savage response for Ohio State fans after a pivotal call went against the Buckeyes during their regular-season finale against the University of Michigan on Friday night.
Playing in front of a home crowd at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, Ohio State trailed Michigan 4-2 late in the third period when what appeared to be a game-changing goal sent fans into a frenzy. A goal would have cut the deficit to one, setting up a dramatic finish—but the officials had other plans.
The Call That Sent Ohio State Fans into a Frenzy
After an official review, referees determined that the puck never fully crossed the goal line, meaning the Buckeyes’ goal was disallowed. But the bad news didn’t stop there for Ohio State.
During the review, officials also discovered that Ohio State had too many men on the ice—resulting in a two-minute minor penalty.
The Ref’s Savage Message
As the referee announced the overturned goal, boos erupted throughout the arena from frustrated Ohio State fans. That’s when the ref delivered a legendary in-game announcement, saying:
“It gets worse.”
Moments later, he confirmed that not only was the goal wiped out, but Ohio State was also being assessed a penalty for too many men on the ice.
The brutal timing of the call and the ref’s deadpan delivery only made it sting more for Buckeyes fans, who loudly voiced their frustration.
A Rare and Bold Move from an Official
Referees typically aim to keep their announcements neutral, but this official seemed to embrace the chaos. His blunt message was a rare moment of humor and honesty in a high-stakes game—one that social media quickly ran with, turning the phrase “It gets worse” into an instant viral moment among hockey fans.
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Michigan Holds On for the Win, Both Teams Head to the Big Ten Tournament
Despite the frustration from Buckeye fans, the call stood, and Michigan held on for a 4-3 victory over their rivals. The win gave the Wolverines an 18-13-3 record to close out the regular season, while Ohio State finished at 21-11-2.
Both teams will now shift their focus to the Big Ten Tournament, where they’ll have another chance to make a deep run—and maybe, for Ohio State, a shot at revenge.
But for now, Ohio State fans will have to live with one of the most ruthless penalty announcements in recent memory—because, well, it got worse.
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