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Published on: 1/1/2005
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Ryan Steeves
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Ryan is currently paying his dues in the American Hockey League, and has every intention to follow in his father's skate strides and one day officiate in the NHL.
"Ryan is progressing very well", says his proud Dad, Kerry.
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Kerry Fraser was at GIANT Center for the Springfield / Hershey match up this past November 24th to watch his son, Ryan, officiate the game.
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Kerry told me after the first period that Ryan was sick in his stomach.
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In the second period, Ryan was high-sticked and received a cut ΒΌ" from his eye.
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"The result of this was the stick that Ryan took to the eye from a lack of reaction to move away from player confrontation."
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In an effort to help prevent additional injuries Ryan might sustain from being too sick or dizzy, or unable to respond quickly, Kerry would be available on a moments notice.
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"I gave Ryan praise after the game for learning how to overcome another obstacle."
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Kerry's son, Ryan commented, "I have always heard my father say on many occasions, Never let 'em know you hurt."
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"Every year, my Dad would take each of us along on a special road trip," Ryan reminisces."I had been to most major cities and NHL arenas in the US and Canada before the age of 15.""I wouldn't trade my childhood for anything!"
Ryan started out with a stick in his hand, playing center in youth hockey leagues.Says Ryan: "At age 13, I remember asking my Dad if I had a chance at becoming a referee in the NHL.""My Dad's response was ... and use all the resources around you."
Ever since, Ryan has had the experience of his father to fall back on for guidance and wisdom."He is such a great teacher", says Ryan, with admiration."You can't fool him or make excuses."
"However, I have noticed," Ryan comments on a humorous note, "If I mess up or get hit with the puck, my Dad's response is ... "But, if I see the same thing happen to him on TV, he says with a smile, it was a bad bounce."
Ryan is in his sixth season as a professional hockey referee, and has around 400 games under his shin guards.
"I am treated like royalty at every rink I go to because of the way my dad has treated other people over the years," says Ryan.
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Ryan: 27, was a district wrestling champion his senior year in high school.He also wrestled two years at York College.Ryan went on to get his degree in Business and interned with the NHL front office in NYC.He is currently working in the American Hockey League as a professional ice hockey referee, and hopes to be officiating in the NHL, just like Dad.
Marcie: 30, attended Delaware University on a field hockey / lacrosse scholarship and made the Dean's List.No, Marcie is not a professional ice hockey referee like Ryan, but guess what?
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