Feb 12, 2015 however, he wasnt called on the play as ref kerry fraser didnt see what happened and thought gilmour was hit with the puck. The rookie referees who replaced due to absence of the professional referee or linesman. Former referee kerry fraser releases book sportsnet. Fraser has been making the publicity rounds for his new book the final call, which details his 30 years as an official. I very much enjoyed this book, being an nhl hockey fan and a kerry fraser fan. Kerry fraser admits referee bias, says they have an internal. Kerry fraser stories from a legendary nhl referee welive. Antoine vermettes linesman slash came at fretful time in the.
Share on facebook pittsburgh penguins captain sidney crosby was the subject of multiple controversies in game 5 of the stanley cup final, and on friday former national hockey league referee. After all, frasers infamous missed call on wayne gretzkys highstick arguably cost the leafs a spot in the stanley cup finals, and many fans have. Nov 03, 2017 kerry fraser, a referee in the nhl for 30 years, announced on friday that he was recently diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer call essential thrombocythemia, a rare chronic blood disorder. May 25, 2017 the fan morning show presented by cbs pittsburgh interviewed the former famous referee kerry fraser on thursday. Top 10 most blown calls in nhl history thesportster.
As the leagues alltime leader in games worked, fraser has a treasure trove of stories and insights to share with fans. Former nhl referee kerry fraser diagnosed with cancer fox. Ted gave me a little mint candy and said, the nhl players eat this. New york former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. The first, of course, is that one of the nhls more problematic officials during his tenure with the league has been recast as a paragon of virtue. For a true indication on theo fleurys known grit, just take it from someone who had to deal with a lot of it an nhl referee. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser. The referee with the highest regularseason performance rating was assigned games one, four, and seven. However, he wasnt called on the play as ref kerry fraser didnt see what happened and thought gilmour was hit with the puck. I completely respect the work that he did as an nhl ref and i am sure that he was held in high regard by players. Nov 03, 2017 toronto ap former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. He joined the nhl officials association on september 1, 1973, and officiated his first game in the 198081 season. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in the national hockey league. He will retire from officiating after the 200910 season.
The senior match referees mostly selected for the nhl matches. That referees who feel they are duped into making a bad call seek out retribution against. May 04, 2015 there are two charming things about tsn analyst kerry frasers transformation from perfectly coiffed onice official into the hockey medias leading voice on referee matters. Toronto ap former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. But when the referee went to pick it up, ted yanked it back to the bench as a joke. Jul 07, 2010 don cherry reacts to kerry fraser s missed call against wayne gretzky 1993 coachs corner. Fraser joined the national hockey league officials association. Discuss the nhl, ahl, khl, nwhl, iihf and every other hockey league you can think of. Referee made wrong call on sam gagner play, but its nhls. There are two charming things about tsn analyst kerry frasers transformation from perfectly coiffed onice official into the hockey medias leading voice on referee matters. Retired nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, reveals incurable. It really made me think about what kind of person i wanted to be. The nhloa represents its members in matters dealing with working conditions of onice officials and acts as their collective bargaining agent.
Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952, in sarnia, ontario is the most senior referee in the national hockey league, having joined the nhl officials association on. Sarnia native and longtime referee kerry fraser told a story in the players tribune of a time that his relationship with fleury peaked. Former nhl referee kerry frasers piece on makeup calls left me feeling a combination of smug satisfaction and mischievous glee, despite it simply stating the obvious. Total 82 matches that hosted by these officials every year. The main topics of the discussion were these controversial call or noncall we saw during the stanley cup playoffs so far. Well written and thoughtout, frasers book captures the essence of what it takes to be a referee in the hardhitting, fast game of hockey.
Former official kerry fraser discusses the subject of makeup calls. Dec 10, 2011 former nhl referee kerry fraser s latest cmon ref. Kerry fraser reveals the secret of his perfect hairdo. Dec 23, 2010 former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career. That referees who feel they are duped into making a bad call seek out retribution against the offending team later in the same game. Nhl referee stephane auger retires open this photo in gallery. If you are a nhloa alumni, a family member, a friend and have some information on past nhloa members missing on our website, we would love to hear from you. Former nhl referee kerry fraser joined knuckles to talk alex ovechkins stanley cup win, the refereeing having to be better next season, how to improve and the penultimate moment for an official. Im not sure how many, but recently i have watched a nhl game that had a referee named jake brenk, who was formerly drafted by the edmonton oilers in 2001.
Don cherry reacts to kerry frasers missed call against wayne gretzky 1993 coachs corner. Former official kerry fraser talks about makeup calls. Former referee kerry fraser reveals shocking details on the officiating during the playoffs. Former nhl ref kerry fraser diagnosed with incurable form of. Nov 03, 2017 retired nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, reveals incurable cancer diagnosis former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. The national hockey league used a single referee for each playoff game, with a rotation of three referees for the series. Nbcslogo watch nfl nhl nba mlb soccer nascar motors golf ncaa bk oly skating ncaa fb horses rugby dog show nbc sports bet aa. Nov 20, 2014 wednesday in his cmon ref column for tsn, kerry fraser admitted that referees keep lists of players who they think got one over on them, and pass them around in order to target those players. After all, fraser s infamous missed call on wayne gretzkys highstick arguably cost the leafs a spot in the stanley cup finals, and many fans have. With 66 full time positions, the nhls 33 referees and 33 linesmen are part of an exclusive club.
And paul stewart tells what its like to make the transition from refereed to referee. 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. Apr 09, 20 former nhl referee kerry frasers piece on makeup calls left me feeling a combination of smug satisfaction and mischievous glee, despite it simply stating the obvious. The canucks centre and bc hockey were proud to host 8 minor hockey referees at gm place on january 25, 2010. Kerry fraser, born may 30, 1952, in sarnia, ontario, is the most senior referee in the national hockey league. Former nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, has incurable cancer. The final call by kerry fraser penguin random house canada. Fraser wrote on the nhls website friday that he was recently diagnosed with a rare blood. During his career, he called 1,904 regular season games, 12 stanley cup finals, and over 261 stanley cup playoff games.
Previous referee kerry fraser on hockey unfiltered. Share on facebook pittsburgh penguins captain sidney crosby was the subject of multiple controversies in game 5 of the stanley cup final, and on friday former national hockey league referee kerry fraser commented on those controversies. Kerry fraser, nhl, ottawa senators, pittsburgh penguins pittsburgh 937 the fan as we head into game 7, a side storyline has been the officiating throughout the series and how it. Fraser uses his final season as a referee as the template to look back over his. Antoine vermettes linesman slash came at fretful time in the season, says retired referee kerry fraser its the time of year when games become tighter, wins and losses start to matter more, and. Kerry fraser, a referee in the nhl for 30 years, announced on friday that he was recently diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer call essential thrombocythemia, a. Nhl referee stephane auger retires the globe and mail. Despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes hit the shelves this week, and fraser provide fascinating insights into being a professional referee. All nhl onice officials are members of the national hockey league officials association nhloa, a labour union founded in 1969.
Game totals and ages are as of the start of the 201920 season. We strive to have the most accurate information on past and present members available to the public, so any information that could help us achieving this goal would be greatly appreciated. Stories from a legend in stripes which is available wherever books are sold. Former nhl referee kerry fraser reveals shocking details on.
Former nhl referee kerry fraser calls out crosby after game 5. After 30 years and over 1,900 games, this sundays flyersrangers tilt will mark the final game of longtime nhl referee kerry fraser s career. Moments later, with seconds left on the power play, gretzky scored the game winner, forcing a game seven a game where he would score a hat trick and earn an assist in the kings 54 regulation win that eliminated the. After 30 years and over 1,900 games, this sundays flyersrangers tilt will mark the final game of longtime nhl referee kerry frasers career. Make sure to pick up a copy of frasers book the final call. But they didnt draw a lucky lottery ticket, or win a game. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has decided to hang up his skates and enjoy the game from the other side of the boards. Tsn former nhl referee kerry frasers latest cmon ref. Nov 03, 2017 new york former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. Former nhl referee kerry fraser diagnosed with cancer. Fraser joined the national hockey league officials association on. 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.
Jun 09, 2017 fraser with an unflattering view of crosbys behavior. Kerry fraser indicates nhl refs will punish brandon prust. Wednesday in his cmon ref column for tsn, kerry fraser admitted that referees keep lists of players who they think got one over on them, and. There were 150 of us out there, but for some reason hall of fame nhl referee frank udvari spotted me out of the crowd. Toronto former nhl referee kerry fraser says anger the winnipeg jets and their fans are feeling over the different way the league handled two recent head shots is absolutely justified. The fan morning show presented by cbs pittsburgh interviewed the former famous referee kerry fraser on thursday. I signed up to attend a referee s school in haliburton, ontario. Well written and thoughtout, fraser s book captures the essence of what it takes to be a referee in the hardhitting, fast game of hockey.
Don koharski explains what happened after new jersey coach jim schoenfeld called him a fat pig. The 201718 nhl officials roster with each officials uniform number, name, birthplace and first year in the league is below. Fraser with an unflattering view of crosbys behavior. He never really made it into the nhl, never played a game for the oilers, but doing a quick. All members are active officials under contract to the nhl who are working in the nhl and designated minor leagues. Kerry fraser, nhl, ottawa senators, pittsburgh penguins pittsburgh 937 the fan as we head into game 7, a side storyline has been the. Former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career. Fraser wrote on the nhls website friday that he has a rare blood disorder called.
Kerry fraser, who refereed more than 2,000 nhl games in a 30year career and is widely known for an infamous noncall on wayne gretzky during the 1993 stanley cup playoffs he later admitted was a. Kerry fraser, who retired in 2010 after spending 30 years as an nhl referee, was recently diagnosed with a rare chronic blood disorder called essential thrombocythemia. Retired nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, reveals incurable cancer diagnosis former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. Its obvious bruce hood is a referee and not a writer, although he had some help with the book. Refree stephane auger watches action between the pittsburgh penguins and the. Referee made wrong call on sam gagner play, but its nhls fault, former referee kerry fraser says author of the article. The participants were able to meet nhl referees kerry fraser, mike leggo and linesmen.
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