He has been wearing a helmet while refereeing nhl games since the mid1990s. Subban already be on the trade block in just his first season with the team. Jul 14, 2014 when people complain about the subpar officiating in the nhl, i always tell them to look first at the coaching and instructions the officials receive. Many people cant remember a time when there were no such things a designated hitters, penalty kicks and shot clocks. The crappy ref is years old and has officiated over 50 games. Registration for the 202021 season will open on june 1st. Former referee paul stewart paints a rather unflattering picture of steve yzermans onice behavior during yzermans 22year nhl career. Scapinello was thrilled to be chosen by nhl referee inchief scotty morrison to officiate the playoffs so early in his career, but the memories of that.
Spitball magazine and author of several other baseball books, chronicles the. After almost two thousand games and thirty years of wearing the stripes, legendary nhl official fraser dropped his final puck at the end of the 20092010 season and relives his colourful career officiating hockey in his candid book. Inducted in the united states hockey hall of fame in 2018, he is the grandson of bill stewart. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in. So, it only makes sense to have the right gear and clothing on youitems that will keep you feeling protected, supported, and comfortable with every lap you take. The legendary, wellrespected fraser spent 30 years in the nhl and. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. This will put you in contact with other officials to set you on your way. All members are active officials under contract to the nhl who are working in the nhl and designated minor leagues. Stewart played in both the world hockey association and the national hockey league. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has.
Memoirs of an nfl referee and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Game totals and ages are as of the start of the 201920 season. His career led him to officiating junior, minor pro, senior and universi. Sep 19, 2018 nhls best referee goes by his own book. Nhl gms need to better understand officiating and rule book. It wouldnt be a tiffany l warren book without some humorous dialogue amongst the characters. Paul stewart born march 21, 1953 in dorchester, massachusetts is an american former professional ice hockey player and referee. It starts with hoods account of the good friday massacre, and then maybe onethird of the book is a straightforward count of his life as an nhl ref. Fraser has been making the publicity rounds for his new book the final call.
Home of skeptical sports fan and author brian tuohy. Mar 20, 2018 nhl gms need to better understand officiating and rule book. Paul stewart enjoyed a storied career as an nhl referee, but kept quiet about the ringing in his ears that followed hard hits. Becoming a hockey referee is a great way to get involved in the sport. Nhl referees told to book flights home thats it, folks.
Andy van hellemond, the games most experienced referee, is somewhere in the middle, trying to decide what to do. Pucked by helena hunting, us by sarina bowen, winging it by ashlyn kane, hooked by love by toni aleo, and deke by eden finley. Does anyone have the answers to the usa hockey referee test for level 2. Infractions of the rules, such as offside and icing, lead to a stoppage of play and subsequent to the offending teams. This is a book i havent had the chance to read yet, but i am looking forward to doing so. Kerry fraser, born may 30, 1952, in sarnia, ontario, is the most senior referee in the national hockey league. Joe sakic fans on the shot and kovalev doesnt move. Hockey hall of fame first american to work 1,000 regularseason games took chance on new career after playing days. Delay of game elbowing clipping hand pass highsticking hitting from behind holding hooking icing thebackofficial signals theicing situation by fully extending his. Must complete a written assignment assigned by the hockey canada referee in chief. In addition, we have 10 minor league referees and 5 minor league linesmen who split their time between the nhl and the ahl. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The national hockey league nhl currently employs four onice officials in each. Per usa hockey and usopc policy, all coaches, officials, board members, employees, volunteers, billets and anyone else who will have regular contact with, or authority over, minor athletes are required to submit a background screen before any contact with minor athletes.
The league also determines the specifications for playing equipment used in its games. Dec 01, 2015 the nhl rule book is a poorly written, convoluted, sometimes selfcontradictory and counterintuitive document. Referees are identified by their red or orange armbands. On episode 33 of the team stripes podcast we got to speak with longtime hockey night in canada broadcaster, ron maclean.
The quality of writing is a little weak but hood has some great stories about being a referee. Former nhl referee ron wicks has a new book out called a referee s life. Toronto former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career. The first step to becoming an official is to approach your local officiating governing body, i. Whos the bd in the black confessions of a premiership. All the things i should have known is a book that will resonate with readers from all genres. Online shopping for hockey biographies from a great selection at books store. To the hockey parents ive witnessed, you may not realize it but the worst referee ever and the ref who sucks just happens to belong to the person standing beside you. Hockey referee gear returns are always free at the. Popular nhl books goodreads share book recommendations. While active as an athlete, he turned to officiating in all three sports and continued as an official after the end of his playing career. Possibly, a referee guide for dummies or been there done that for ice hockey officiating or to encourage usa hockey to add a section for officiating essentials as they have done for coaching essentials.
Oct 29, 2010 despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. Kevin hood said his father passed away at a hospice. Hockey canada officiating program practice quizzes. Could devils trade subban in just his first season in new.
Confessions of a premiership referee new ed by winter, jeff isbn. Apparently kerry fraser was a legendary nhl referee who recently retired. Canada hockey canada, usa usa hockey, or your local league office. With hockey coaching accessories and equipment including dry erase boards, hockey puck catchers, and playmaker boards with advanced lcd technology players can make the most out of every game and practice. Delivery level vi clinics are held based on national need for level vis.
The art and science of hockey officiating huffpost. Ron macleans career as a hockey referee team stripes. Ice hockey officials signals boarding buttending charging checking womens checkinonly crossg contact to the head delayed calling of penalty delayed offsides fighting punching. I enjoyed it, but i wouldnt characterize it as particularly good. But it is a mark of the english games terminal selfregard that the overwhelming reaction to the former referee mark halseys book is that he shouldnt have published. The hiring and assignment practices are not nearly as performancebased as they should be. As february mark the one year anniversary of the sochi olympics, please enjoy this 3 part series written by nhl referee mike leggo of his recollection and experience of being selected to work the winter olympics in sochi, russia. Former referee kerry fraser releases book sportsnet.
Bruce hood, renowned nhl referee, dead at 81 the star. It is strongly recommended that all officials attend their seminar prior to completing their open book exam. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi. Ca hockey canada referees case bookrule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Bruce hood, who refereed more than 1,100 nhl games over 21 seasons, died friday after a fouryear battle with prostate cancer. Dec 23, 2010 former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career. As a former ice hockey referee myself, i can relate to a lot of what kerry fraser has to say.
A look at the inside life of one of the best referees in the history of the nhl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Its obvious bruce hood is a referee and not a writer, although he had some help with the book. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in the national hockey league. Former nhl player referee paul stewart is writing his autobiography. As a hockey game official, youll spend a couple of hours watching players and their conduct, all the while being on the move yourself. The national hockey league rules are the rules governing the play of the national hockey league nhl, a professional ice hockey organization. Nhl rule changes for 201718 season include coachs challenge. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
After he retired, he wrote a book about his last season and. Any time the veteran nhl referee is feeling too good or gets down on himself, he breaks out a binder full of his missed calls and looks through it. While he is best known for his broadcasting career, he also had quite the career in stripes, as he was a referee for 23 years. During his career, he called 1,904 1 regular season games, 12 stanley cup finals, and over 261 stanley cup playoff games.
Accessibility is the paper written so that it is understandable by the. Bruce melvin hood march 14, 1936 january 5, 2018 was a canadian author, businessman, politician, and a professional ice hockey referee in the. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry f. Revelations from kerry frasers new book national post. Several years ago, i received a copy of an fbi302 report, which detailed the fbis investigation of nfl referees and game officials. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup. A defenseless player is defined as a player who, because of his physical position and focus of concentration, is especially vulnerable to injury nfhs 23216. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has decided to hang up. The quality of writing is a little weak but hood has some great stories about being a referee, traveling around the country, what players and coaches of his era said and how they acted. Wicks was a nhl referee for 26 years, so he must have an amazing collection of stories to choose from to compile this book.
Take a trip through the nhl teams, players, coaches, arenas and cities as kerry fraser looks back on an outstanding career as an nhl referee. Sep 27, 2017 nhl adopts rule changes for 201718 season sep 27, 2017 news, nhl, rules the national hockey league has made a few tweaks to the rulebook for the upcoming season. The national hockey league nhl currently employs four onice officials in each gametwo referees and two linesmen. Do i have to complete the open book exam prior to attending my seminar. I have written a few dozen blogs on the subject in my years here at.
Bruce hood author of psychology goodreads share book. The nhloa currently consists of 34 full time referees and 34 full time linesmen. May 10, 2016 published on a look at the inside life of one of the best referees in the history of the nhl. In stewarts new book you wanna go, stewart said yzerman. Some readers might be bored when hood wanders a little too far into his personal life but some might enjoy that aspect of the book. While it appears very likely that the new jersey devils will trade unrestricted freeagent. Help players get the most out of their practices and games with an assortment of coach and referee equipment at pure hockey.
Deliberately injuring, or attempting to do so, any opposing player or team official. Rooting for the ref in the highstakes world of college basketball, bob katz examines the career of former referee ed. Nhl referees and linesmen tell their story hardcover. Nhl officials news, stats, and updates on nhl referees and. The former referee rob shick born december 4, 1957 in port alberni, british columbia is a retired national hockey league referee beginning with the 198586 nhl season. The nhloa national hockey league officials association, was born in 1969 out of a need to improve working conditions, salaries and other benefits for officials of the national hockey league. The national hockey league saw the birth of a new dynasty in 1980.
How to become a hockey referee with pictures wikihow. Alexei kovalev of the rangers is down, apparently unconscious. Oct 22, 2018 new hockey book celebrates referee who survived throat slash by skate former oha linesman kevin brown, who nearly died on the ice, part of new book. If you want to become a licensed hockey referee and officiate league games, becoming a level 1 referee will provide you with the proper. Ice hockey referee book test and economical training. Follow mike for an inside look at his two weeks journey of the olympic experience. Books about referees, umpires, and other sports officials are few enough. Ultimately, usa hockey will accept open book exams up until early may of the current season at which point the registration season closes. The publication process and writing referee reports. He wore uniform number 16 since the 199495 nhl season. This just in courtesy of nhl insider pierre lebrun of the athletic and tsn, the nhl has reportedly informed its officials referees and linesman that there will be no games played this evening. Heres the when, why and how those rule changes became part of the games we officiate. Jan 21, 2008 it would be wonderful if someone could put a book together that is written well enough that our referees can understand and learn from it.
I have not yet seen a copy of this title yet, but northernlife. Ca hockey canada referee s case book rule combination 20182020 5 official caserule book message from the hockey canada board of directors the rules which are contained in this book are the only rules which are to be used in the playing of hockey under the jurisdiction of hockey canada. Bruce hood tells about the coaches and players who made his life as a referee a great profession. Paul stewarts story of hockey and life home facebook. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The theme of friendship, commitment, love, unexpected blesses are written so effortlessly throughout this book. Nhl referees and linesmen tell their story hardcover october 25, 1997 by dick irvin author.
Well written and thoughtout, frasers book captures the essence of what it takes to be a referee in the hardhitting, fast game of hockey. March 19, 2014 published on although bruce hood is not a member. Note any match penalty assessed under this rule must be reported via written game report by the officials to the usa hockey district refereeinchiefwithin 48 hours. At the other end of the rink, the nordiques star forward is rushing the net. On january 25, 1963, bruce hood received a canadian pacific telegr. Every referee grows up dreaming of playing in the nhl, and i was no different. Mark halsey scores an own goal with memoir of his time as referee. The story of the worlds fastest game was first published in 1969. He joined the nhl officials association on september 1, 1973, and officiated his first game in the 198081 season.
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