Ron Asselstine

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Ron Asselstine (born November 6, 1946, in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired National Hockey League linesman.

Born in Toronto and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Asselstine's NHL officiating career started in 1979 after a long career with the WHA and ended in 1997. During his career (in which he wore a helmet from the mid-1980s until his retirement), he officiated 1,364 regular season games and three All-Star games. From the 1994-95 NHL season until his retirement, he wore jersey #38. An imposing man, Asselstine's nickname on the ice was "Bear". This nickname was given to him for his no-nonsense attitude in policing fights, and his impressively hairy 6-foot-2, 225 lb body.[1]

On January 28, 1989, at the Boston Garden, Asselstine became famous when a fan came onto the ice during a hockey game and Asselstine charged him from behind[2] near the goal line, sending the fan sailing into the end boards (a distance of some 12 feet). The fan was then taken into custody.[2]

Asselstine was honoured in 2007 with the Caring Canadian Award for his work as founder of the Guelph Wish Fund for Children (begun in 1984). His award was presented by Governor General Michaëlle Jean.[3]

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Memorable Games [edit]

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1970s [edit]

  • December 5, 1975: Assaulted by Gordie Howe in the WHA.
  • October 10, 1979: First NHL game as a linesman.

1980s [edit]

  • April 8–9, 1980: Flyers vs. Oilers, Games 1-2.
  • April 7–8, 1982: Flyers vs. Rangers, Games 1-2, Patrick Division Semi-Final.
  • February 26, 1985: Jets vs. Rangers, Regular Season.
  • April 11–12, 1987: Flyers vs. Rangers, Games 3-4, Patrick Division Semi-Final.
  • April 16, 1987: Flames vs. Jets, Game 6, Smythe Division Semi-Final.
  • April 6–7, 1988: Flyers vs. Capitals, Games 1-2, Patrick Division Semi-Final.
  • January 21, 1989: Leafs vs. Canadiens, Regular Season.
  • January 28, 1989: Jets vs. Bruins: Asselstine restrains a fan at the Boston Garden.
  • February 7, 1989: NHL All-Star Game in Edmonton.
  • April 5–6, 1989: Canucks vs. Flames, Games 1-2.

1990s [edit]

  • April 8, 1990: Blackhawks vs. North Stars, Game 3, Norris Division Semi-Final.
  • April 14, 1990: Flames vs. Kings, Game 6, Smythe Division Semi-Final.
  • April 19–21, 1990: Capitals vs. Rangers, Games 1-2, Patrick Division Semi-Final.
  • April 18-20, 1991: Oilers vs. Kings, Games 1-2, Smythe Division Final.
  • January 4, 1992: 1000th NHL Game.
  • April 13, 1993: Blues vs. Maple Leafs, Regular Season.
  • April 18–20, 1993: Islanders vs. Capitals, Games 1-2, Patricks Division Semi-Final.
  • April 27, 1993: Jets vs. Canucks, Game 5, Smythe Division Semi-Final.
  • April 29, 1993, Flames vs. Kings, Game 6, Smythe Division Semi-Final.
  • October 9, 1993: Sabres vs. Canadiens, Regular Season.
  • March 20, 1994: Flames vs. Maple Leafs, Regular Season.
  • April 17–19, 1994: Capitals vs. Penguins, Games 1-2, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
  • April 21–24, 1994: Rangers vs. Islanders, Games 3-4, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
  • April 26–28, 1994: Canucks vs. Flames, Games 5-6, Western Conference Quarterfinals.
  • April 16, 1995: Rangers vs. Islanders, Regular Season.
  • April 23, 1995: Flyers vs. Sabres, Regular Season.
  • April 26, 1995: Canadiens vs. Nordiques, Regular Season.
  • May 7–8, 1995: Sabres vs. Flyers, Games 1-2, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
  • May 11–13, 1995: Flames vs. Sharks, Games 3-4, Western Conference Quarterfinals.
  • May 15, 1995: Stars vs. Red Wings, Game 5, Western Conference Quarterfinals.
  • October 21, 1995: Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens, Regular Season.
  • January 20, 1996: NHL All-Star Game in Boston.
  • February 3, 1996: Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs, Regular Season.
  • April 7, 1996: Bruins vs. Flyers, Regular Season.
  • April 17–19, 1996: Jets vs. Red Wings, Games 1-2, Western Conference Quarterfinals.
  • April 21–23, 1996: Blackhawks vs. Flames, Games 3-4, Western Conference Quarterfinals.
  • April 25–27, 1996: Avalanche vs. Canucks, Games 5-6, Western Conference Quarterfinals.
  • January 18, 1997: NHL All-Star Game in San Jose.

References [edit]

  1. ^ Bear to men; teddy to cubs
  2. ^ a b Associated Press (1989-01-30). "Bruins' fan goes after official". The Hour (Norwalk, Conn.). p. 25. Retrieved 2012-07-14. 
  3. ^ Former NHL linesman recognized for off-ice work

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