Career
He was formerly a referee in the National Hockey League from 1981 until 2004. He wore a helmet from the mid-1980s until the end of his refereeing career. From the 1994-1995 National Hockey League season until his retirement, he wore uniform number 4, which is now worn by Wes McCauley.
He also worked the 1996 World Cup of Hockey.
He was named National Hockey League Director of Officiating on September 9, 2009. His retirement was announced August 7, 2013.