Tim Peel, one of the NHL’s most controversial officials, has retired from refereeing games at the NHL level. This was revealed early Wednesday morning, just hours after Peel was caught on camera admitting to giving a fake penalty while working a game.
Tim Peel Quick Facts
| Full Name | Tim Peel |
| Birthdate | April 27, 1966 |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Canada |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Profession | NHL referee |
| Married | Yes |
| Wife | Tesa Peel |
What Did Tim Peel Say?
Tim Peel didn’t know his microphone was on during Tuesday night’s Red Wings-Predators game in Nashville and was overheard saying he “wanted to get” a penalty against the Preds. Before FOX Sports Nashville’s show cut to commercial, Peel could be heard saying,
It wasn’t much but I wanted to get a f—in’ penalty against Nashville early in the…
Why Is Tim Peel Banned?
Tim Peel’s reason for punishing Nashville against no provocation is unclear, but “game management” and officials’ make-up calls are nothing new in the NHL. Mr. Peel’s revelation earned him such a bad reputation that the NHL declared he would “no longer be working NHL games now or in the future.”
Referee Tim Peel no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future. https://t.co/mrnDc61W5P pic.twitter.com/tKsg2SwGh8
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 24, 2021
Colin Campbell, the NHL’s Senior Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations, said in a statement released Wednesday. He said,
Nothing is more important than ensuring the integrity of our game,
Tim Peel’s conduct is in direct contradiction to the adherence to that cornerstone principle that we demand of our officials and that our fans, players, coaches and all those associated with our game expect and deserve…
NHL referee Tim Peel was already planning to retire from officiating at the end of this season, but his retirement just pushes his exit a month forward.
How Old Is Tim Peel?
Born in the year 1966, the NHL referee Tim Peel age is 54. He celebrates his birthday every year on the 27th of April. The year, in April, he turns 55 years old.
How Tall Is Tim Peel?
At present, Tim Peel stands at a tall height which might be over five feet. Considering his build, he might be around 5 feet 9 inches.
Is Tim Peel married? Who is Tim Peel Wife?
The NHL referee Tim Peel is a married man. He was married to his current wife Tesha Peel in 2008 at St. Louis, Missouri, the United States. According to her Linkedin profile, Mr. Peel’s wife is an Organizational Consultant at STL Organizing Solutions.
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It seems that the couple shares two children – a son and a daughter – whose name is not disclosed yet. But we will try to update it as soon as possible. Anyways, stay tuned to get the latest updates on NHL referee Tim Peel.
Tim Peel Social Media
It looks like Tim Peel is not active on social media platforms including Facebook, and Instagram. However, he has a Twitter account under the name (@TimTpeel) which he joined in July 2014. He hasn’t tweeted since 2014.
How much Is Tim Peel Salary And Net Worth?
American veteran referee, Mr. Peel spent more than two decades officiating hockey matches. Average NHL referees were paid between $165,000 and $360,000 a year, while linesmen were paid between $110,000 and $235,000, according to estimates.
As of 2021, NHL referee Tim Peel net worth is under review. But it is estimated to range from $1 – $5 million.
The NHL has suspended referee Tim Peel indefinitely after he was caught on a live microphone saying he wanted to call a penalty against the the Nashville Predators. https://t.co/3DRsJ9Um72 pic.twitter.com/skfGCYQgrN
— CityNews Toronto (@CityNews) March 24, 2021
