Marc Joannette (born November 3, 1968) is a Canadian former National Hockey League referee, who wore uniform number 25.[1] As of the end of the 2022–23 NHL season, he has officiated 1,520 regular season games and 172 playoff games.[2] His first game was on October 1, 1999. He officiated on April 6, 2007 when Martin Brodeur broke Bernie Parent's single season wins record with his 48th win of the season.[3] Joannette was selected to officiate the 2008, 2009, and 2018 Stanley Cup Finals. He was also selected to officiate the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games in Canada.[1]
Marc Joannette | |
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| Born | November 3, 1968 |
| Occupation | Former NHL referee |
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On October 5, 2008, Joannette was involved in an odd play in a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Early in the third period, Jackets winger Jason Chimera was skating across the ice in the Leafs' zone to hit Leafs winger Alexei Ponikarovsky[4] when Joannette suddenly crossed Chimera's path, causing him and Chimera to collide. The force of the impact knocked Chimera's helmet off, but both he and Joannette got back to their feet almost immediately.[5] The Leafs ended up scoring on the ensuing rush, as Ponikarovsky put the puck in the back of the net.[5] The goal gave the Leafs a 4-2 lead, but the Jackets would end up tying the game, and winning it in overtime.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "Marc Joannette". nhlofficials.com. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Referee Marc Joannette Set for Final NHL Game". Scouting The Refs. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ Bostrom, Don (April 5, 2007). "Brodeur breaks Parent's mark in Devils win ** The New Jersey goalie beats the Flyers for his 48th victory this season. ** Flyers". Mcall.com. The Morning Call. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ a b Tom Reed (6 October 2008). "Jackets notebook: Chimera's gaffe, goal highlight win". The Columbus Dispatch. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ^ a b Referee Joannette Levels Jason Chimera Leading to Leaf Goal
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