s t h e o n l y A m e r i c a n t o b o t h p l a y
and of ficiate in the Nationa l Hockey
Leag ue, Paul Stewa r t k nows a thing
or two about breaking down barriers.
I n h i s c u r r ent r ole a s t he ECAC
H o c k e y ' s d i r e c t o r o f o f f i c i a t -
i ng for b ot h men a nd women , t he
Massachusetts native has his sights
set on helping shatter the glass ceiling when
i t c om e s t o w om en o f f i c i a l s w or k i n g i n
the NHL.
"It doesn't ta ke an X or a Y chromosome
to put your arm in the air and call a penalty.
It only takes brains and guts," said Stewart,
who officiated more than 1,000 NHL games
after his playing career ended.
"We have one [female official] who is going
to work the Beanpot this year, Katie Guay. She
worked the Olympics last year. I had a small
part in helping her."
For all he's accomplished in the game,
Stewart was inducted into the U.S. Hockey
Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2018 that
included long-time NHL general manager
Earning
Their Stripes
A
Hall Of Fame Ref Sets His Sights On Helping Women
Officials Shatter The Glass Ceiling
By Harry Thompson
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// JANUARY 2019 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM
