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National Hockey League referee Kerry Fraser during Game 7 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals

Kerry Fraser (born May 30, 1952, in Sarnia, Ontario) has been a National Hockey League referee since September 1, 1973^[1]. At just Template:Feet inch tall,^[2] Fraser says that his height of hair contributed to his longevity in the league, by forcing him to "develop techniques to ... avoid being hit"^[3]

Kerry Fraser smells like shit.

He is the NHL's most senior official, having called more than 1,550 regular season games and 250 Stanley Cup playoff games since joining the league in 1979. Fraser also officiated the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, which was the first Olympic tournament to feature NHL participation.

He was also one of the last three NHL officials covered by the grandfather clause that allowed him to go without a helmet, thus allowing his signature bouffant hairstyle. However, with the ratification of the new NHL Officials Association collective bargaining agreement on March 21, 2006, all officials, including Fraser, are now required to wear a helmet. ^[4]

Fraser wears uniform number 2, a number he said he chose "Because my wife is number 1."^[5]) Because he is so recognizable and unpopular with some fans, ^[6] Fraser is a popular target for fan chants and jeers in rinks across the NHL landscape. ^[7]

Fraser missed the beginning of the 2006-07 season while recovering from an incident in September of 2006 in which he was helping his daughter move where he was carrying a television down the steps and lost his footing; his big toe was shattered.^[8] Before returning to refereeing NHL games, Fraser officiated some AHL games alongside his son, Ryan Fraser.^[9] In November 2006, TSN's James Duthie, along with Kerry Fraser created a short mock interview/documentary claiming that Fraser missed the start of the season because he was afraid that wearing a helmet would mess up his hair^[10]. Fraser's first game back with the NHL was Tampa Bay Lightning at Boston Bruins, on November 30, 2006.

Kerry Fraser likes eating cock.

FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU YOU PIECE OF FUCKIN SHIT

Famous controversial calls

1993: Game 6, Campbell Conference Finals: decision not to call a penalty against Los Angeles Kings' Wayne Gretzky for high-sticking Toronto Maple Leafs forward Doug Gilmour in overtime. ^[11]
2002: Game 4, Eastern Conference Semifinals: assessing an additional 2 minute minor for abuse of official against Montreal Canadiens coach Michel Therrien. ^[12]
2004: Game 4, Stanley Cup Finals: decision to call penalties on Chris Clark and Mike Commodore leading to a 5-on-3 advantage for the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is speculated that the fan outrage at this game led to Fraser's being removed from the Game 6 officiating schedule. ^[13]
2007: Regular season game 2/22/07, Kerry Fraser makes a controversial call with ten minutes left. Mats Sundin scores from the corner but the goal is waved off for no reason and the faceoff is held outside the Islander's zone. No penalty is called on the play and no explanation is given to the frustration of Leaf fans. Kerry Fraser thereafter called Kerry 'Shame of Sarnia' on the FAN 590 by numerous Leaf fans.

References

[1] ttp://www.nhlofficials.com/previous_fo.asp?member_id=2069

[2] ttp://www.canoe.ca/Slam030402/col_kernaghan-sun.html

[3] ttp://www.nhlofficials.com/display_news.asp?articleID=48

[4] ttp://www.hockeyrefs.com/intheheadlines/04052006,2.htm

[5] Off The Record. TSN. 3 November, 2006.

[6] ttp://www.petitiononline.com/nofraser/petition.html

[7] ttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A23656-2004Jun7.html

[8] ttp://www.tsn.ca

[9] ttp://www.hockeyrefs.com/intheheadlines/2006/11/20.php

[10] ttp://www.tsn.ca/tsn_talent/columnists/james_duthie/?ID=186431

[11] 1992-93 NHL season#Toronto vs. Los Angeles

[12] The Miracle at Molson#The Third Period and Overtime

[13] ttp://tsn.ca/nhl/news_story/?ID=86205&hubname=

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 [[Image:KerryFraser2004CupFinals.jpg|thumb|right|320px|National Hockey League referee Kerry Fraser during Game 7 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Finals]]
-'''Kerry Fraser''' (born [[May 30]], [[1952]], in [[Sarnia, Ontario]]) has been a [[National Hockey League]] [[referee]] since [[September 1]], [[1973]]<ref>http://www.nhlofficials.com/previous_fo.asp?member_id=2069</ref>. At just {{feet inch|5|7|2}} tall,<ref>http://www.canoe.ca/Slam030402/col_kernaghan-sun.html</ref>  Fraser says that his height contributed to his longevity in the league, by forcing him to "develop techniques to ... avoid being hit"<ref>http://www.nhlofficials.com/display_news.asp?articleID=48</ref>
+'''Kerry Fraser''' (born [[May 30]], [[1952]], in [[Sarnia, Ontario]]) has been a [[National Hockey League]] [[referee]] since [[September 1]], [[1973]]<ref>http://www.nhlofficials.com/previous_fo.asp?member_id=2069</ref>. At just {{feet inch|5|7|2}} tall,<ref>http://www.canoe.ca/Slam030402/col_kernaghan-sun.html</ref>  Fraser says that his height of hair contributed to his longevity in the league, by forcing him to "develop techniques to ... avoid being hit"<ref>http://www.nhlofficials.com/display_news.asp?articleID=48</ref>
 Kerry Fraser smells like shit.