A candid and wildly entertaining account that offers hockey fans and sports history enthusiasts a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the games most pivotal moments from the perspective of one of its most respected referees.
No one has seen more, heard more, or called more than Bill McCreary.
From the raucous benches to the heart-stopping moments of hockeys biggest games, Stories from Ice Level offers an unfiltered look at the sport through the eyes of one of the most respected officials in NHL history. A 2014 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame, McCreary officiated more Stanley Cup Final games than anyone else in league history and was front and centre at the most iconic international showdowns of the modern era.
Whether its wild locker room moments, on-ice brawls, calling Sidney Crosbys Golden Goal, or handling death threats against Mario Lemieux, McCreary brings fans deep into the games gritty, gutsy and often deeply personal moments, sharing the stories that only someone wearing the stripes can tell.