Boston's Cam Neely Could Be Next On The Hot Seat BOSTON – Referee Chris Rooney, of South Boston, officiated his 1,500th NHL game between the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/]and the Edmonton Oilers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-have-big-opportunity-against-oilers] Tuesday night at TD Garden. The Bruins recognized Rooney’s accomplishments with an announcement on the video board during the first period. Rooney, then 24-years old, officiated his first regular-season game between the now defunct Atlanta Thrashers and Tampa Bay Lightning [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/tampa-bay-lightning/]on Nov. 22, 2000. He became a fulltime referee in 2002. The 49-year-old worked his 1,500th game Tuesday night. He also worked his 1,000th NHL game Nov. 4, 2017, between the Bruins and the Washington Capitals at TD Garden. Chris Rooney [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjExOTU5ODkwMDMyMjA3Mzk1/usatsi_20572346.jpg] Chris Rooney He’s worked several Bruins games during his career, including the 2013 Stanley Cup Final between Boston and the Chicago Blackhawks. He also worked the 2010 Winter Classic at Fenway Park. He’s well-respected around the league and it was a nice touch by the Bruins to recognize Rooney’s achievement. He worked the game with fellow referee Wes McCauley, along with linesmen Steve Barton and Brad Kovachik.
