Kerry fraser typical fraser who said he was always aware that all across north america amateur referees tune in to watch the good ones. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes by kerry fraser pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad 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. Mar 28, 2010 fraser is being hailed as a great official and ambassador of the game as he makes his final tour of duty. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes hit the shelves this week, and fraser provides fascinating insights into being a professional referee. The final call hockey stories from a legend in stripes.
The 2004 stanley cup finals was the championship series of the national hockey leagues nhl 200304 season, and the culmination of the 2004 stanley cup playoffs. View kerry frasers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Never shy about offering his opinion or afraid to step in and separate an onice fight, fraser is arguably the most respected referee in the history of the game. Le general d adjourn persons accomm so that new locati er cathy k n of new and ment n of conflict o s comments m the audit c ngagement of eview and app.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kerrys. Over the course of the almost two thousand nhl contests, he has shown himself to be an exemplary referee. He weaves stories from his 30year nhl career with his final tour around the league in the 200910. Dec 23, 2010 the final call is the 58yearold fraser s firstperson reflection of his time as a referee. Respected by some players and despised by others, fraser had a way of getting under the skin of the games participants unlike any other referee i can. Jun 05, 2018 kerry fraser talks officiating in the stanley cup final june 5, 2018, 5. Kerry fraser is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Kerry fraser general manager derivatives, securities and. The final call, as to what took place that eventful evening in the motor city. Officiating resources resources georgia lacrosse officials. 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. After thirty years as an official in the national hockey league, legendary referee kerry fraser has decided to hang up his skates and enjoy the game from the. He relives candid memories from each city he visits, such as the night he was pulled from the ice by the boston police after a threat was made that if he skated out for the second period he would be shot. Kerry fraser reflects on 18th anniversary of missing wayne. Hockey fans may not be aware that retired nhl referee kerry fraser first made his mark in the whl, and it all started with a game in flin flon. Kerry fraser makes final call in new autobiography ctv news. Sports the final call kerry fraser a fantastic look at hockey from the referees perspective by one of most respected of zebras.
The nhls official explanation of kerry frasers missed call. I cant recall ever having a beef with kerry, leafs coach ron. Even though he was named to work the finals, he did not work in the sevengame series. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes by kerry fraser 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. We have a responsibility and the game has always been. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes kerry fraser. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in the national hockey league. The interview, which was heavily hyped as some sort of epic confrontation between fraser and leaf fans, was an enormous dud.
After thirty years as an official in the national hockey league, leg. Blown leafs call dogs kerry fraser as nhl ref retires the star. Oct 29, 2010 despite his officiating career ending in april, former nhl referee kerry fraser has been back in the public eye lately. And while his explanation of his infamous missed call on wayne gretzky hasnt changed, he did introduce a new wrinkle involving doug gilmour. Lemmer is a freelance bodyguard for body armor, a personal security company in south africa. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes kerry fraser the worst call ever. Kerry fraser senior manager, marketing, communications. Call to ord introductio public com declaratio chairman report fro e r r consent a a. 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. Fraser has been making the publicity rounds for his new book the final call, which details his 30 years as an official. The pdf document above outlines the gloa certification plan and explains how. This was done, possibly because one of the referees wes mccauley had sustained a leg injury during game six of the western conference final and left the game. Kerry fraser born may 30, 1952 is a hockey analyst, broadcaster and former senior referee in.
The following is an excerpt from my book, the final call, as to what took place that eventful evening in the motor city. Jun 08, 2016 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 1993 stanley cup final berth. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes by kerry fraser 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. Kerry fraser doesnt call wayne gretzkys high stick. View kerry fraser s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Rob vanstone of the regina leaderpost spoke with fraser about that and other whl stories. Two men, one call, and a game for baseball history armando galarraga, jim joyce planet of the umps ken kaiser successful sports officiating. May 20, 2009 although nhl rules called for an automatic major penalty and an ejection, kerry fraser chose not to make the call.
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. Kerry fraser makes final call in new autobiography ctv. He relives candid memories from each city he visits, such as the night he was pulled from the ice by the boston police after a threat was made that. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kerry s. Kerry fraser, born may 30, 1952, in sarnia, ontario, is the most senior referee in the national hockey league. Easy to shop for although i did not know the exact title. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes kerry fraser blood safari, deon meyer, sep 3, 2009, fiction, 300 pages. Kerry fraser said sorry about the worst call in hockey history. Adding to the debate on makeup calls is former nhl senior referee, kerry fraser, who stated in. 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. The final call hockey stories from a legend in stripes kerry.
The red wings were leading 42 midway through the third period when detroit defenceman jim schoenfeld grabbed the puck with his hand in the goal crease during a scramble around the net. Referees should never admit a wrong call mens journal. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes by kerry fraser 20111115 paperback january 1, 1798 4. After 16 years, a new wrinkle on kerry frasers missed call. Oct 09, 2019 fraser entered officiating after recognizing that his size would limit his chances as a player. The final call by kerry fraser penguin random house canada. As much a travelogue and history book as a biography, the final call delivers the goods with emotion, humour and a personal touch. 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 seaso. Blown leafs call dogs kerry fraser as nhl ref retires. In contrast to studies concerned with only the final out come, this. 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. Before the 2019 stanley cup finals, the nhl assigned five referees and four linesmen to the series. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes 0771047983. Gretzky scored seconds later, and the kings went on to win the series.
Exnhl ref kerry fraser apologizes for epic blown call in 93. I laughed, i cried, i read out passages to my friends and family. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes by kerry fraser 3. Kerry fraser retired at the end of last season after 30 years and 1,904 regularseason and 260 playoff games as an n. Hockey stories from a legend in stripes ebook free. He shares some unique stories from his upclose view of thirty years of professional hockey. In an attempt to call a fair game, referees may possess an unconscious bias towards evening up. The final call by kerry fraser, 9781551683539, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In the final call, fraser uses the seventy two games he is officiating in his farewell season as the centre piece of his story. Fraser pdf entered officiating after recognizing that his size would limit his chances as a player. It was a great experience and it was an honor when kerry invited us to do his final game, gibbs said.
Kerry fraser talks officiating in the stanley cup final. The eastern conference champion tampa bay lightning defeated the western conference champion calgary flames in seven games and were awarded the stanley cup. Aug 05, 2009 kerry fraser has just wrapped up his hourlong appearance on leafs lunch. Over the course of the 2,165 nhl contests he oversaw, fraser has. In the final call, fraser provides a highly entertaining, honest, and sometimes hardhitting look at the game and its many faces and changes over his recordbreaking career. May 27, 2011 kerry fraser was the official who ultimately made the call not to give gretzky that penalty, a moment that made him the target of derision from maple leafs fans for nearly two decades. Kerry fraser has an impressive memory of the details of his career, especially regarding anyone who. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover kerry s connections and jobs at similar companies. It was tampa bays firstever appearance in the final. Fraser entered officiating after recognizing that his size would limit his chances as a player. The nhls official explanation of kerry frasers missed.