Ian Walsh (ice hockey)

American ice hockey official

For other people named Ian Walsh, see Ian Walsh (disambiguation).

Ice hockey player

Ian Walsh

Born|  (1972-05-09) May 9, 1972 (age 52)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position|  Linesman
Playing career|  2000-present

Ian Walsh (born May 9, 1972) is an American ice hockey official who was worked as a National Hockey League referee since the 2000–01 NHL season He wears uniform number 29.[1]

## Early life

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Walsh was born in Philadelphia in 1972 and started officiating ice hockey in the Delaware Valley region at age 15.[2]

## Career

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Walsh has also worked as an official in the United States Hockey League[3] and the ECHL.[4] His first NHL game was a matchup between the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks on October 14, 2000.[2] He worked his first NHL playoff game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 16, 2009.[5][6] Walsh's 1,000th game officiated occurred on October 21, 2017, between the Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers.[7]

## References

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1. ^ "Ian Walsh's profile at". Nhlofficials.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
2. ^ a b Matt Nilles (2000-10-14). "NHL Officials Prime-Time Players". Usahockeymagazine.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
3. ^ "USHL On-Ice Officials". Ushl.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
4. ^ "Premier 'AA' Hockey League | Carnathan receives Ryan Birmingham Award". The Echl. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
5. ^ Aiello, Dave (2009-04-17). "Ian Walsh Becomes the First Atlantic District Official to Referee an NHL Playoff Game // AAHArefs". Aaharefs.org. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
6. ^ "Columbus Blue Jackets at Detroit Red Wings - 04/16/2009". Nhl.com. 2009-04-16. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
7. ^ "Referee Ian Walsh Officiates 1000th NHL Game". scoutingtherefs.com. October 24, 2017. Retrieved September 27, 2018.

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