Wes McCauley reveals why he became a referee (VIDEO)
Wes McCauley is one of the best referees in the NHL right now and well-liked by fans and probably players as well. McCauley is known for being consistent, but he is also very captivating on the microphone making calls. He definitely has his over-the-top penalty calls and is a breath of fresh are with the entertainment he brings to the game.
Like this call:
McCauley officiated the first-round matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning. During one of the stoppages in play, Nikita Kucherov asked Wes McCauley, "How did you pick your job?" and his answer was excellent.
McCauley was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in the 8th round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. After graduating from the University of Michigan, he played minor league hockey with the Las Vegas Thunder and Fort Wayne Komets of the IHL. He also played in the ECHL with the Knoxville Cherokees, the Muskegon Fury of the Colonial Hockey League and Milan in the Italian Serie A league. He ended his playing career in 1997 due to injuries.
He became a full-time referee for the NHL in 2005.
Here are some of the best calls from Wes McCauley:
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Nikita Kucherov
