February 10, 2010
Feola Honored to Officiate Hockey's Elite
Paul Stewart, ECAC Hockey Director of Officiating, (l) and Peter Feola
The following article featuring Peter Feola, who serves as an ECAC Hockey referee, appeared February 10 on the Rochester Now Web site.
By Leo Roth
Staff Writer
Fourteen years ago, Peter Feola’s pursuit of a career as a
professional hockey player came to an end with a bum ankle and no
contract renewal from the minor league Muskegon Fury.
That twist of fate didn’t stop the 39-year-old Irondequoit
resident from fulfilling his dream of taking to the ice with the
best players in the world.
Today, the former Gates Chili High and Elmira College hockey star
earns his stripes officiating at the game’s highest levels
outside of the National Hockey League.
Complete article can be accessed via the Web site by clicking here.
