Jun 08, 2016 kerry fraser famously failed to call a penalty on wayne gretzky for highsticking the leafs doug gilmore in game 6 of the 1993 conference final. 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. Nov 24, 2018 on our most recent episode of the team stripes podcast we got to interview former nhl referee, kerry fraser. Four years after fleury threw a helmet at fraser, i was reffing a game in new york when theo came up to me with tears in his eyes. Mar 28, 2010 it was a safe bet saturday night that referee kerry fraser wasnt going to receive an honorary tribute at the leafsrangers game. Oct 26, 2015 kerry fraser with the call on mcdavids nogoal. Fraser with an unflattering view of crosbys behavior. Despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. As a former ice hockey referee myself, i can relate to a lot of what kerry fraser has to say. Kerry fraser talks officiating in the stanley cup final. Nhl ref kerry fraser rules mighty ducks flying v legal. Chris rooney born may 26, 1975 in south boston, massachusetts is a national hockey league referee, who wears uniform number 5. Nov 30, 2015 one exchange, dating back to march 2011, between bettman and nhl deputy commissioner bill daly centered around recentlyretired referee kerry fraser. Frederick lecuyer 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.
Ted gave me a little mint candy and said, the nhl players eat this. A great follow on twitter is retired nhl official kerry fraser. Kerry fraser says no, but feels game needs tworef system. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes, by kerry fraser. Referee kerry fraser on hockey unfiltered mar 16, 2017 news, nhl retired nhl referee kerry fraser joined our friends from hockey unfiltered for a live broadcast from chickies and petes in philadelphia prior to wednesdays rivalry night matchup between the flyers and the pittsburgh penguins. He gives a lot of input online about certain situations on the ice from an officials perspective, and last night during game four he was tweeting up a storm. He came up to me right after we got off the ice and said, are you hilt frasers kid. Kerry fraser, born may 30, 1952, in sarnia, ontario, is the most senior referee in the national hockey league. Kerry fraser is an analyst for the nhl on tsn and thats hockey 2nite on tsn2. Tsn former nhl referee kerry frasers latest cmon ref. Oct 29, 2010 despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. The man has worked a dozen stanley cup final series, the world cup of hockey in 2004 and the winter olympics in 1998, but he had never been a part of anything like this.
Fraser had, according to tsn, sent out a mass email about a play where new york rangers forward derek stepan hit washington capitals defenseman mike green with an elbow to the head. In the 1992 generational cornerstone the mighty ducks, was the flying v a legal move. Retired nhl referee kerry fraser called it the crazy part of the season. Former nhl ref kerry fraser diagnosed with incurable form of. 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.
Jun 07, 2016 this was the guy telling me to be a ref. Kerry fraser famously failed to call a penalty on wayne gretzky for highsticking the leafs doug gilmore in game 6 of the 1993 conference final. Kerry fraser opens up about wayne gretzkys infamous high. Fraser was a talented nhl referee for 30 years before he retired in 2010 after a flyers and ranger game. He also worked the 2010 nhl winter classic with kerry fraser at fenway park between boston bruins and. During his career, he called 1,904 regular season games, 12 stanley cup finals, and over 261 stanley cup playoff games. Exnhl ref kerry fraser apologizes for epic blown call in 93 playoffs in the players tribune, exref kerry fraser regrets his call that cost the maple leafs a. Full interview with former nhl referee kerry fraser youtube. News former ref kerry fraser remembers todd ewen with heartwarming picture of creative gift.
Former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career. Former ref kerry fraser tells an incredible story about. 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 book tells a lot about the game but also gives insight into what a refs life is. Kerry brought tremendous enthusiasm and energy every time he. Discuss the nhl, ahl, khl, nwhl, iihf and every other hockey league you can think of. May 04, 2015 montreal canadiens brandon prust has made himself a marked man by embarrassing an official.
According to former referee kerry fraser, when the rule was implemented, the nhl officials association wanted it this way given the inconsistency of suspensions in this area and rescinded game. Fraser has been making the publicity rounds for his new book the final call, which details his 30 years as an official. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in the national hockey league. Dec 23, 2010 former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career. 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. Todd ewen was known more for his onice scraps than he was his office creativity, but former nhl. Jun 02, 2015 copyright nhl nhl referee kerry fraser wears a wireless microphone during a game on feb. I very much enjoyed this book, being an nhl hockey fan and a kerry fraser fan. After 1,901 games, the most ever by a national hockey league referee, kerry fraser retired after yesterdays game between the flyers and the rangers. Jun 09, 2017 fraser with an unflattering view of crosbys behavior. Former nhl referee kerry fraser calls out crosby after.
Enjoy as fraser breaks down key plays from the movie and answers the oftasked question. I signed up to attend a referees school in haliburton, ontario. Former nhl ref kerry fraser diagnosed with incurable form. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has decided to. Retiring ref fraser goes out with bang thanks to dramatic. Dec 10, 2011 former nhl referee kerry fraser s latest cmon ref. 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. Because of all the insight we got we wanted to share this to youtube also. Kerry wrote this story for the players tribune back in 2016, but i stumbled across it today and was really struck by his story about reconciling with theo fleury. Former nhl ref fraser says senators goal should not have. Philadelphia if you look back at photographs of some of the most important moments in nhl history over the past 30 years, youll often find referee.
Blown leafs call dogs kerry fraser as nhl ref retires. Retired nhl referee kerry fraser announces incurable. This may be kerry frasers the final call, but i hope it is not his final book. New york former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. Blown leafs call dogs kerry fraser as nhl ref retires the star. Kerry fraser mcp talent former nhl referee speaker. Nov 15, 2011 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. Mar 16, 2017 referee kerry fraser on hockey unfiltered mar 16, 2017 news, nhl retired nhl referee kerry fraser joined our friends from hockey unfiltered for a live broadcast from chickies and petes in philadelphia prior to wednesdays rivalry night matchup between the flyers and the pittsburgh penguins. Referee kerry fraser on hockey unfiltered scouting the refs. Retired nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, reveals incurable. Former nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, has incurable cancer.
Copyright nhl nhl referee kerry fraser wears a wireless microphone during a game on feb. Fraser joined the national hockey league officials association on. 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. No stranger to the camera or microphone, kerry fraser currently brings his vast nhl officiating experience and candid approach to tsn as an analyst on the show, thats hockey. Kerry continues his involvement in the nhl community by participating in a tsn. The whole article is well worth reading, but heres a short excerpt. In 2010, kerry fraser, who had widely been considered one of the fairest and most consistent referees by nhl players and coaches, retired. Every referee grows up dreaming of playing in the nhl, and i was no different. Flyers 2, rangers 1, shootout, postseason on the line.
Kerry, if anyone ever yelled at you for interrupting them for listening to the fucking song, how would you have handled that. Sarnia native and longtime referee kerry fraser told a story in the players tribune of a time that his relationship with fleury peaked. Exnhl ref kerry fraser writes in players tribune sports. He will retire from officiating after the 200910 season. Former ref kerry fraser tells an incredible story about his emotional reconciliation with theo fleury kerry wrote this story for the players tribune back in 2016, but i stumbled across it today and was really struck by his story about reconciling with theo fleury. The final call by kerry fraser penguin random house canada. His first nhl regular season game was tampa bay lightning vs atlanta thrashers on the 22 november 2000. Well written and thoughtout, frasers book captures the essence of what it takes to be a referee in the hardhitting, fast game of hockey. On friday afternoon, retired nhl referee kerry fraser announced that he has been diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer a rare chronic blood disorder called essential thrombocythemia. The maneuver, where in the ducks players mimic a vshaped flying pattern and pass the puck between their skates, is. 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. 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. Yesterday, in his cmon ref blog for tsn, former nhl head referee kerry fraser put to rest an argument that has plagued 90s movie fanboys for nearly 22 years. He also worked the 2010 nhl winter classic with kerry fraser at fenway park between boston bruins and philadelphia flyers.
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. Well written and thoughtout, frasers book captures the essence of what it takes to. 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. In mondays cmon ref, tsn hockey analyst and former nhl official kerry fraser breaks down a controversial call from the end on the kings oilers game sunday night. Former referee kerry fraser releases book sportsnet. Enjoy as fraser breaks down key plays from the movie and answers the oft. Timing of vermettes ref slash not completely surprising. As the leagues alltime leader in games worked, fraser has a treasure trove of stories and insights to share with fans. Jun 08, 2016 ex nhl ref kerry fraser apologizes for epic blown call in 93 playoffs in the players tribune, ex ref kerry fraser regrets his call that cost the maple leafs a 1993 stanley cup final berth. 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. Former ref kerry fraser tells an incredible story about his.
Upon retirement, kerry wrote a book, the final call, hockey stories from a legend in stripes that was released in, 2010 which quickly became a bestseller. 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. Former nhl referee kerry fraser calls out crosby after game 5. As a former ice hockey referee myself, i can relate to a lot of what kerry fraser. Philadelphia if you look back at photographs of some of the most important moments in nhl history over the past 30 years, youll often find referee kerry fraser in the picture. 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. It was a safe bet saturday night that referee kerry fraser wasnt going to receive an honorary tribute at the leafsrangers game.
With more than 20 years as a referee in the nhl, fraser officiated. He joined the nhl officials association on september 1, 1973, and officiated his first game in the 198081 season. There were 150 of us out there, but for some reason hall of fame nhl referee frank udvari spotted me out of the crowd. After thirty years as an official in the national hockey league, leg. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has. Its that time of the year when the games become tighter, when the wins and losses start to matter more, and when. One exchange, dating back to march 2011, between bettman and nhl deputy commissioner bill daly centered around recentlyretired referee kerry fraser.
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