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NEW YORK (AP) -- Leon Stickle was hired as the NHL's supervisor of officials on Friday.
Stickle leaves his job as director of hockey operations for the CHL. During his five years with the Central and Western Professional Hockey Leagues, he was responsible for overseeing all areas of the league's officiating program.
Stickle spent 27 seasons as a linesman in the NHL before moving to the CHL.
"I am excited about the opportunity to be working once again in the National Hockey League," Stickle said. "My time spent in the CHL and WPHL was a tremendous experience, and has prepared me well for my new role with the NHL."
Stickle leaves his job as director of hockey operations for the CHL. During his five years with the Central and Western Professional Hockey Leagues, he was responsible for overseeing all areas of the league's officiating program.
Stickle spent 27 seasons as a linesman in the NHL before moving to the CHL.
"I am excited about the opportunity to be working once again in the National Hockey League," Stickle said. "My time spent in the CHL and WPHL was a tremendous experience, and has prepared me well for my new role with the NHL."
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