| Dan Marouelli | |
| Born | Dan Marouelli July 16, 1955 Edmonton, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Occupation | NHL referee |
Dan Marouelli (born July 16, 1955, in Edmonton, Alberta) is an ex-National Hockey League referee, who wore uniform number 6 since the 1994–95 NHL season.
Marouelli's NHL career started on November 2, 1984[1], and he has been wearing a helmet while refereeing NHL games since the 1996–97 NHL season. Entering the 2007–08 season, Marouelli had officated 1,411 regular season and 179 post-season games.
On November 29, 2008, he officiated his 1,500th game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers. A pregame ceremony was held for his achievement. Flyers captain Mike Richards presented Marouelli with a team-signed stick, while Maple Leaf Tomáš Kaberle presented a photo of Marouelli signed by the Leafs.
On April 10, 2010, he officiated his last NHL game, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. At the conclusion of the game both teams showed their appreciation for his long career by shaking his hand. [1]
In August 2010, Marouelli signed as an assistant coach with the Penetang Kings of the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hockey Night in Canada. CBC. 2010-04-10.