How old is Kelly Sutherland?

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Kelly Sutherland's Age
Kelly Sutherland

Kelly Sutherland is a renowned referee in the world of ice hockey who is currency officiating in the National Hockey League (NHL). He is known for his outstanding contributions in the NHL, having officiated multiple high-profile games. Sutherland has officiated multiple Stanley Cup finals and other historic games.

Sutherland debuted in the NHL as a referee on December 19, 2000, the game featured the Atlanta Thrashers and the Los Angeles Kings. Over the years, he has evolved into an established referee. He officiated in his 1,000th game on October 22, 2016, (a matchup between the New York Rangers and the Washington Capitals). Sutherland has officiated 230 playoff games till now with his first playoff game occurring on April 9, 2003. He is also one of the few referees to have officiated more than 1400 NHL regular games till now. Sutherland’s other significant milestones include 10 Stanley Cup finals, including 2011, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022.

In addition, Sutherland has also participated in multiple outdoor games, including the memorable outdoor game that occurred on February 21, 2021, at Lake Tahoe where the Philadelphia Flyers faced the Boston Bruins. His resume also includes the NHL All-Star Game that was held on January 29, 2017.

Kelly Sutherland's Age

Kelly Sutherland was born on April 18, 1971, in Richmond, British Columbia and is 52 years old presently (as of 2023). He has been a member of the NHLOA since the past 23 years and has started in over 1500 NHL games till now.

He made his NHL debut as a referee in 2000 when he was just 29 years old. His first game was a matchup between the Atlanta Thrashers and Los Angeles Kings. Sutherland made his playoff debut 3 years later in 2003 when he was 32 years old. One of Sutherland's most remarkable achievements occurred in 2016 at the age of 44, he officiated his 1000th game. A year later, at the age of 45, he officiated his first All-Star game. His illustrious career also includes 10 Stanley Cup finals.

Kelly Sutherland’s Other Physical Attributes

Kelly Sutherland's other physical attributes are mentioned below:

NameKelly Sutherland
DOBApril 18, 1971
Birthplace Richmond, British Columbia
Age52 years old ( as of 2023)
Nationality Canadian
GenderMale
Zodiac Sign Aries
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Position Referee

FAQ's On Kelly Sutherland's Age

A. Kelly Sutherland is a highly respected referee in the National Hockey League(NHL) known for his outstanding contribution to the sports.

A. Kelly Sutherland is presently 52 years old (as of 2023).

A. Kelly Sutherly was born on April 18, 1971, in Richmond, British Columbia.

A. Throughout his career, Sutherland has officiated 10 Stanley Cup finals.

A. Apart from the NHL, Sutherland officiated the gold medal matchup in the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

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