Dan Marouelli

Hockey

July 19, 1955 –

Dan Marouelli was born in Edmonton, Alberta. He grew up playing hockey with the Knights of Columbus Hockey Association, where he began his officiating career at the age of 13. Dan became involved in the national officiating certification program where he was successful at all levels, including the Alberta Junior Hockey League, Intercollegiate hockey, and the Western Hockey League. Dan signed on as an NHL trainee with the NHL In 1981 while still maintaining his regular job as a member of the Edmonton Fire Department. In 1982, the Director of Officiating, John McCauley, signed Dan to an NHL contract. In 1984 Dan, his wife Sharon, and three children relocated to Barrie, Ontario, where they have resided since. Dan spent a few years officiating the American Hockey League before working his first NHL game on November 2, 1984, in Detroit.

During his 28-year career as an NHL on-ice referee, Dan was considered one of the best skating referees. His career spanned 1622 NHL league games, 190 Stanley Cup playoff games, 4 Stanley Cup finals, and the 1993 NHL All-Star game. In 2006, he refereed in the Winter Olympic Games in Turin Italy. At the end of the 2010 season, Dan retired after working his final game on April 10 between Toronto and Montreal.

After retiring from on-ice, Dan became the Referee Supervisor for the IIHF for 5 years (2010-15) and was responsible for assessing officials and player discipline when required during the World Junior Championships and Men’s World Championship events.

During his career, Dan enjoyed coaching his kids in the Barrie Minor Hockey Association and the Barrie Soccer Association. He also worked as an instructor at various officiating schools. Dan was a proud member of the Ontario Provincial Police Auxiliary program from 2005-2016.

Today, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife Sharon, six grandchildren, and all the rest of his family. His hobbies include playing old-timeers hockey, golf, motorcycling, and dog training.