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Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL announces Stanley Cup Final referees and linesmen team after injury scare recovery
The National Hockey League has finalized its officiating crew for the Stanley Cup Final and four referees have been selected to oversee the games. The referees named are Francis Charron, Jean Hebert, Wes McCauley, and Chris Rooney. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Each of these officials has earned this spot through consistent performance over the season and in the playoff rounds. Their selection marks a continued commitment from the NHL to field experienced and reliable referees for hockey's biggest stage. McCauley leads the group with 11 previous Stanley Cup Finals appearances, followed by Rooney. He has officiated in 8. Charron and Hebert bring with them a solid presence. With each having officiated in 3 Stanley Cup Finals, while not as seasoned as McCauley or Rooney. Their inclusion signals the league's trust in their judgment and consistency. Chris Rooney returns after eye injury in playoffs Among the four, Chris Rooney's return holds special weight. He suffered a facial injury near his eye during Game 7 of the second-round clash between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. The impact looked serious at first, raising concerns about his availability for the rest of the postseason, and fortunately, the injury missed his eye. He recovered quickly enough to rejoin officiating duties. Linesmen lineup confirmed for the championship series NHL referee Jean Hebert (15) (Credit: Getty Image) Alongside the referees, the NHL also announced the four linesmen for the Final, and the selected group includes Devin Berg, Scott Cherrey, Ryan Gibbons, and Trent Knorr, all these officials will handle offside calls, faceoffs. And help manage player interactions throughout the series. Like the referees, they have all worked their way up through years of regular season and playoff assignments. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Read more: With all officiating positions now confirmed, the NHL has ensured a well-balanced team of officials for the Stanley Cup Final. The pairing of seasoned referees with rising talents. This helps maintain the standard of fairness and consistency that fans and players. Expect during the championship, as the puck drops on Game 1. Both teams and supporters can trust. And the games will be guided by capable and experienced hands.
Associated Press
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Referee Chris Rooney forced out of Game 7 after taking stick to face
TORONTO (AP) — Referee Chris Rooney, widely considered to be one of the top officials in the NHL, was bloodied and had to leave Game 7 of the Florida-Toronto playoff matchup on Sunday night after taking an inadvertent stick to the face. The play happened 13 seconds into the second period, when Florida's Niko Mikkola was jousting for the puck and his stick went into Rooney's face. The game was stopped for several minutes and a stretcher was brought onto the ice, but Rooney skated off with some assistance and with a towel covering much of his face as he was brought to the locker room area for further evaluation and treatment. The NHL has stand-by officials at playoff games and Garrett Rank took over as one of the two referees following Rooney's injury, joining a crew that also included referee Jean Hebert and linespersons Devin Berg and Jonny Murray. ___ AP NHL playoffs: and
