Andy Van Hellemond
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Andy Van Hellemond (born February 16, 1948, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is a former National Hockey League referee and a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame since 1999.
His officiating career included 19 Stanley Cup Finals. After retiring, Van Hellemond went to the East Coast Hockey League, where he held a management position there until being hired by the NHL in 2000 to replace Bryan Lewis as Director of Officiating.
Van Hellemond remained director of officiating until July 2004 when he resigned following misconduct allegations.
Media reports indicate he was accused of approaching members of his officiating staff for personal financial loans to pay gambling debts.
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| Preceded by Bryan Lewis |
Director of Officiating 2000 - 2004 |
Succeeded by Stephen Walkom |
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