Post by Leafs_Pam on Nov 23, 2018 15:11:00 GMT -5
Wow, I hadn't heard about this. I may not be a big fan of Refs when they mess up during a game, but Ref was his job, not the person. My condolences go out to his family.
www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/retired-nhl-referee-mick-mcgeough-removed-life-support/
Retired NHL referee Mick McGeough to be removed from life support
Thomas Ketko
November 23, 2018, 1:20 PM
Retired NHL referee Michael “Mick” McGeough suffered a stroke last Sunday and, after his condition worsened, will be removed from life support.
McGeough, 62, was hospitalized after showing the early signs of a stroke. He consulted with a neurosurgeon in Saskatoon to explore treatment options for removing the remaining clots at the back of his brain. The damage proved to be irreversible.
He has returned to Regina to be with his family. On Friday, it was announced all life sustaining measures will be stopped.
McGeough began his NHL officiating career in 1987. He was among the last NHL officials to officiate NHL games without wearing a helmet. In total, he officiated 1,083 regular season games, 63 playoff games, and the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for his family.
www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/retired-nhl-referee-mick-mcgeough-removed-life-support/
Retired NHL referee Mick McGeough to be removed from life support
Thomas Ketko
November 23, 2018, 1:20 PM
Retired NHL referee Michael “Mick” McGeough suffered a stroke last Sunday and, after his condition worsened, will be removed from life support.
McGeough, 62, was hospitalized after showing the early signs of a stroke. He consulted with a neurosurgeon in Saskatoon to explore treatment options for removing the remaining clots at the back of his brain. The damage proved to be irreversible.
He has returned to Regina to be with his family. On Friday, it was announced all life sustaining measures will be stopped.
McGeough began his NHL officiating career in 1987. He was among the last NHL officials to officiate NHL games without wearing a helmet. In total, he officiated 1,083 regular season games, 63 playoff games, and the 2006 Stanley Cup Finals.
A GoFundMe page has been set up for his family.
