Stéphane Auger, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Stéphane Auger

Canadian ice hockey official

Date of Birth: 09-Dec-1970

Place of Birth: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Stéphane Auger

  • Stéphane Auger (born December 9, 1970, in Montreal, Quebec) is a former National Hockey League (NHL) referee who wore uniform number 15.
  • Auger began his career as an official at the age of 16 as a part-time job in the winter.
  • He began officiating provincial midget hockey and moved up to the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League before turning to the professional ranks.
  • He joined the National Hockey League Officials Association in 1994 and officiated his first NHL game on April 1, 2000, a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and host New York Islanders.
  • He officiated over 500 NHL games in his career, including 10 playoff games.
  • The NHL announced Auger's retirement on June 15, 2012, amid controversy and speculation that he had been pushed out by the league.

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