1993 Infamous Non-Call Costs Maple Leafs Stanley Cup The Old Prof | October 2, 2023 In 1993, now 30 seasons ago, the Toronto Maple Leafs were on the cusp of achieving hockey glory. They could have won the Stanley Cup, and many fans believe they…
Eric Lindros, Chris Nilan, Kerry Fraser Among Tournament Invitees The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020 QUEBEC — Some of the most controversial and detested figures in Quebec City hockey history are among the invitees to this year’s edition of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament…
Former Ref Suggests McDavid Needs to “Chat” With NHL Officials Jim Parsons | December 22, 2018 As part of Episode 3 of The Hockey Writers Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with former NHL official Kerry Fraser. Among the topics that came up in that…
THW Podcast – Ep. 3: Lightning, Penguins, and NHL Officiating with Kerry Fraser One-on-One Jim Parsons | December 20, 2018 On the third episode of the Hockey Writers Podcast, my made quick stops in Pittsburgh to chat with Shane Darrow and Tampa Bay to talk with Eugene Helfrick but the…
Hockey Headlines: Latest on Lucic, Kessel and More Marcy Di Michele | June 8, 2016 Stanley Cup Final Round-up “Phil Kessel didn’t change. His uniform did”. [Toronto Star] If the Pens can win it all, should Kessel be the playoff MVP? [Globe and Mail] Whether…
Kerry Fraser Assesses Habs at Midpoint David P. Stein | January 13, 2014 When you have worked in hockey for as long as Kerry Fraser has, you’re bound to know a thing or two about the game. However, an NHL referee not only…
Book Review: The Final Call Alison Myers | November 26, 2013 The Final Call: Hockey Stories from a Legend in Stripes by Kerry Fraser with foreword by Wayne Gretzky (2010, Toronto: Fenn Publishing Company and simultaneously in the United States; Plattsburgh:…
Happy Anniversary, Kerry Fraser! James McClure | May 29, 2013 In case you haven’t noticed by the slew of blogs discussing the 1992-93 playoffs, this week marks the 20th anniversary of Kerry Fraser’s blown call—a missed high-stick courtesy of Wayne…
Playoff Officiating: Tarnishing Your NHL Experience? Meesh Shanmugam | May 17, 2013 Whether you’re rooting for the team wearing dark jerseys or the team wearing white jerseys, it’s the men in stripes that seem to be getting much of the attention this…
Kerry Fraser Talks Mario Lemieux; Penguins Notes on Staal, Malkin, Engelland Mike Colligan | October 31, 2010 How many officials can you identify by name in today’s NHL? For me, it’s no more than a handful. Without names on the back of the jerseys, referees have been…
Join THW and Scott Norton For a Chance To Win Kerry Fraser’s New Book Mike Colligan | October 25, 2010 On Sunday night’s episode of The Hockey Writers Live, Mike Colligan and Rick Gethin announced that THW is teaming up with Scott Norton of Norton Sports Management to spread the…