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. 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. 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. 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. Former nhl referee kerry fraser calls out crosby after game 5. Retiring ref fraser goes out with bang thanks to dramatic. 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. 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. 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. May 04, 2015 montreal canadiens brandon prust has made himself a marked man by embarrassing an official. Kerry continues his involvement in the nhl community by participating in a tsn. 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. Former nhl referee kerry fraser isnt shy about discussing a moment that, for many hockey fans, defines his career.
He also worked the 2010 nhl winter classic with kerry fraser at fenway park between boston bruins and. 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, 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. Its that time of the year when the games become tighter, when the wins and losses start to matter more, and when. 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 29, 2010 despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. He will retire from officiating after the 200910 season.
Well written and thoughtout, frasers book captures the essence of what it takes to. Flyers 2, rangers 1, shootout, postseason on the line. The book tells a lot about the game but also gives insight into what a refs life is. Fraser was a talented nhl referee for 30 years before he retired in 2010 after a flyers and ranger game.
Retired nhl referee kerry fraser announces incurable. Kerry fraser opens up about wayne gretzkys infamous high. Former nhl ref kerry fraser diagnosed with incurable form of. Jun 02, 2015 copyright nhl nhl referee kerry fraser wears a wireless microphone during a game on feb. Fraser wrote on the nhls website friday that he was recently diagnosed with a rare blood. Fraser joined the national hockey league officials association on. Because of all the insight we got we wanted to share this to youtube also. His first nhl regular season game was tampa bay lightning vs atlanta thrashers on the 22 november 2000.
A great follow on twitter is retired nhl official kerry fraser. Retired nhl referee kerry fraser called it the crazy part of the season. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes, by kerry fraser. 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. There were 150 of us out there, but for some reason hall of fame nhl referee frank udvari spotted me out of the crowd. In the 1992 generational cornerstone the mighty ducks, was the flying v a legal move. Jun 09, 2017 fraser with an unflattering view of crosbys behavior. Timing of vermettes ref slash not completely surprising. Sarnia native and longtime referee kerry fraser told a story in the players tribune of a time that his relationship with fleury peaked. Kerry brought tremendous enthusiasm and energy every time he.
Fraser has been making the publicity rounds for his new book the final call, which details his 30 years as an official. With more than 20 years as a referee in the nhl, fraser officiated. 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. He came up to me right after we got off the ice and said, are you hilt frasers kid. 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. Former ref kerry fraser tells an incredible story about. Former nhl referee kerry fraser calls out crosby after. 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. Copyright nhl nhl referee kerry fraser wears a wireless microphone during a game on feb. 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. 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. Despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. He joined the nhl officials association on september 1, 1973, and officiated his first game in the 198081 season. 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.
Nov 30, 2015 one exchange, dating back to march 2011, between bettman and nhl deputy commissioner bill daly centered around recentlyretired referee kerry fraser. Former nhl ref kerry fraser diagnosed with incurable form. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has decided to. Fraser with an unflattering view of crosbys behavior. 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. Blown leafs call dogs kerry fraser as nhl ref retires.
Enjoy as fraser breaks down key plays from the movie and answers the oftasked question. Kerry fraser says no, but feels game needs tworef system. 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. Former referee kerry fraser releases book sportsnet. Exnhl ref kerry fraser writes in players tribune sports. 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.
Ted gave me a little mint candy and said, the nhl players eat this. As the leagues alltime leader in games worked, fraser has a treasure trove of stories and insights to share with fans. In 2010, kerry fraser, who had widely been considered one of the fairest and most consistent referees by nhl players and coaches, retired. Blown leafs call dogs kerry fraser as nhl ref retires the star. 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. Jun 07, 2016 this was the guy telling me to be a ref. The maneuver, where in the ducks players mimic a vshaped flying pattern and pass the puck between their skates, is. He also worked the 2010 nhl winter classic with kerry fraser at fenway park between boston bruins and philadelphia flyers.
Oct 26, 2015 kerry fraser with the call on mcdavids nogoal. 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. Kerry fraser is an analyst for the nhl on tsn and thats hockey 2nite on tsn2. Enjoy as fraser breaks down key plays from the movie and answers the oft. 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. I signed up to attend a referees school in haliburton, ontario. The final call by kerry fraser penguin random house canada. Discuss the nhl, ahl, khl, nwhl, iihf and every other hockey league you can think of.
I very much enjoyed this book, being an nhl hockey fan and a kerry fraser fan. 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. Dec 10, 2011 former nhl referee kerry fraser s latest cmon ref. This may be kerry frasers the final call, but i hope it is not his final book. 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. 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. 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 referee kerry fraser, 65, has incurable cancer. Full interview with former nhl referee kerry fraser youtube.
Retired nhl referee kerry fraser, 65, reveals incurable. 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. 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. 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. After thirty years in the nhl, legendary referee kerry fraser has. It was a safe bet saturday night that referee kerry fraser wasnt going to receive an honorary tribute at the leafsrangers game.
Nhl ref kerry fraser rules mighty ducks flying v legal. Every referee grows up dreaming of playing in the nhl, and i was no different. News former ref kerry fraser remembers todd ewen with heartwarming picture of creative gift. On our most recent episode of the team stripes podcast we got to interview former nhl referee, kerry fraser. 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. New york former nhl referee kerry fraser has been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer. Nov 24, 2018 on our most recent episode of the team stripes podcast we got to interview former nhl referee, kerry fraser. Todd ewen was known more for his onice scraps than he was his office creativity, but former nhl. Tsn former nhl referee kerry frasers latest cmon ref. 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. 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. 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.
Chris rooney born may 26, 1975 in south boston, massachusetts is a national hockey league referee, who wears uniform number 5. During his career, he called 1,904 regular season games, 12 stanley cup finals, and over 261 stanley cup playoff games. Kerry fraser mcp talent former nhl referee speaker. 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. 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. After thirty years as an official in the national hockey league, leg. Referee kerry fraser on hockey unfiltered scouting the refs. As a former ice hockey referee myself, i can relate to a lot of what kerry fraser has to say. Kerry fraser, born may 30, 1952, in sarnia, ontario, is the most senior referee in the national hockey league. 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. As a former ice hockey referee myself, i can relate to a lot of what kerry fraser. The whole article is well worth reading, but heres a short excerpt.
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