Ian Walsh (ice hockey)

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]

For other people named Ian Walsh, see Ian Walsh (disambiguation).
Ian Walsh
Born (1972-05-09) May 9, 1972
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Position Linesman
Playing career 2000–present

Early life

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

Career

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
  1. "Ian Walsh's profile at". Nhlofficials.com. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
  2. 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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