About Chris Rooney
Born 1975. Chris Rooney is an American athlete and NHL.
Chris Rooney (born May 26, 1975) is an American ice hockey referee who works in the National Hockey League. He wears uniform number five, and wore number 21 early in his career.
Career Rooney signed an NHL minor league contract in 1999. His first NHL regular season game was between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Atlanta Thrashers on November 22, 2000. He was promoted to a full time referee in 2002.
Rooney was one of eight officials selected to work the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025.
He also was selected to work the 2026 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey tournament, refereeing multiple games including the gold medal match between Canada and the United States.
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Who is Chris Rooney?
American ice hockey official
When was Chris Rooney born?
Chris Rooney was born on 26 May 1975 in Boston.
What is Chris Rooney's occupation?
Chris Rooney is an athlete and NHL.
What nationality is Chris Rooney?
Chris Rooney is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Chris Rooney. https://biography.guide/chris-rooney/
MLA: "Chris Rooney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/chris-rooney/.
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