Terry Gregson
| Terry Gregson | |
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| Born | Terry Gregson November 7, 1953 Erin, Ontario |
| Occupation | NHL Director of Officiating |
Terry Gregson (born November 7, 1953, in Erin, Ontario), nicknamed "The Head Zebra", is the current National Hockey League Director of Officiating. He was formerly a referee in the NHL from 1981 until 2004. He wore a helmet from the mid-1980s until the end of his refereeing career. From the 1994–95 NHL season until his retirement, he wore uniform number 4, which is now worn by Wes McCauley. During his career, he refereed eight Stanley Cup Finals and one All-Star game. He also worked the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
Gregson was the referee when the New York Rangers won its first Stanley Cup in 54 years in 1994, which was the highlight of his officiating career.[1]
Gregson was also the referee for the controversial Game 6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup which was the infamous "No Goal" game.
He was named NHL Director of Officiating on Tuesday, September 9th, 2009.[2]
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Memorable Games [edit]
1980s [edit]
- December 19, 1981: Kings vs. Whalers, Regular Season.
- April 7, 1985: Penguins vs. Capitals, Regular Season.
- April 18, 1985: Islanders vs. Flyers, Game 1, Patrick Division Final.
- April 10, 1986: Rangers vs. Flyers, Game 2, Patrick Division Semi-Finals.
- April 20, 1986: Flames vs. Oilers, Game 2, Smythe Division Final.
- April 14, 1987: Rangers vs. Flyers, Game 5, Patrick Division Semi-Finals.
- April 22, 1987: Nordiques vs. Canadiens, Game 2, Adams Division Final.
- May 4, 1987: Canadiens vs. Flyers, Game 1, Wales Conference Final.
- April 6, 1988: Jets vs. Oilers, Game 1, Smythe Division Semi-Finals.
- April 9, 1988: Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs, Game 3, Norris Division Semi-Finals.
- April 12, 1988: Flyers vs. Captials, Game 5, Patrick Division Semi-Finals.
- April 24, 1988: Canadiens vs. Bruins, Game 4, Adams Division Final.
- April 6, 1989: Canucks vs. Flames, Game 2, Smythe Division Semi-Finals.
- April 11, 1989: Flyers vs. Capitals, Game 5, Patrick Division Semi-Finals.
- April 23, 1989: Penguins vs. Flyers, Game 4, Patrick Division Final.
1990s [edit]
- January 19, 1991: NHL All-Star Game in Chicago.
- April 4, 1991: North Stars vs. Blackhawks, Game 1, Norris Division Semi-Finals.
- April 14, 1991: Kings vs. Canucks, Game 6, Smythe Division Semi-Finals.
- April 16, 1991: Red Wings vs. Blues, Game 7, Norris Division Semi-Finals.
- April 29, 1991: Canadiens vs. Bruins, Game 7, Adams Division Final.
- May 11, 1991: Bruins vs. Penguins, Game 6, Wales Conference Final.
- April 19, 1992: Sabres vs. Bruins, Game 1, Adams Division Semi-Finals.
- May 28, 1992: Blackhawks vs. Penguins, Game 2, Stanley Cup Finals.
References [edit]
- ^ Potter, Rob (December 24, 2007). "Gregson officiated in eight Stanley Cup finals". Meaford Express.
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=497896
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