How many refs are there in the NHL?
Current NHLOA Staff. The NHLOA currently consists of 35 full time referees and 35 full time linesmen. In addition, we have 10 minor league referees and 6 minor league linesmen who split their time between the NHL and the AHL.
Who is the youngest NHL ref?
Mike Noeth
Mike Noeth Hired to NHL contract at age 20, at that time the youngest referee ever hired by the NHL.
Did Wes McCauley play in the NHL?
He is the son of John McCauley, who was also an NHL referee, and his wife Irene….
| Wes McCauley | |
|---|---|
| Played for | Las Vegas Thunder Knoxville Cherokees Muskegon Fury Fort Wayne Komets |
| NHL Draft | 150th overall, 1990 Detroit Red Wings |
| Playing career | 1993–1997 |
How much do referees in NHL make?
If we talk about the full-time NHL referees, they earn between $165,000 to $360,000. At the same time if we talk about NHL linesmen, then their salary or earnings range between $110,000 to $235,000. If we come to the leagues below NHL like AHL, there, the referees can earn between $75,000 to $100,000.
Who is the oldest NHL referee?
Raymond Angelo Joseph “Scampy” Scapinello (born November 5, 1946) is a former National Hockey League linesman, known for having the longest on-ice career of anyone in the history of the NHL….
| Ray Scapinello | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Former NHL Linesman |
| Awards | Hockey Hall of Fame (2008) |
Has a hockey player ever fought a ref?
Yes – there was this ugly incident. 3/13/1955 at Boston Garden, Bruins vs Habs. Maurice Richard challenged the Bruins’ Hal Laycoe, who had just high sticked him, to a fight. When linesman Cliff Thompson tried to break up the fight, Richard punched Thompson in the face, knocking him unconscious.
Who is the best NHL referee?
Kelly Sutherland rings in the 2020-21 season. An NHL referee since 2000, Sutherland has called nearly 1,300 career games. He’s worked seven Stanley Cup finals, including the past three.
Who was the first black NHL referee?
Sharrers
It was Oct. 6, 1990. Sharrers, just 22 years old, became the first black official ever to work in the NHL. At the time, he didn’t think too much about it.
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