Member Statement (14 April 2022)

From Hansard (14 April 2022)

 

Former Moose Jaw Warrior Makes NHL Refereeing Debut

Mr. McLeod: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A former Moose Jaw Warriors power forward and Western Hockey League enforcer made his NHL [National Hockey League] debut earlier this week as a referee.

Cody Beach needs no introduction in Moose Jaw, Mr. Speaker. However those familiar with his WHL [Western Hockey League] career may be a little surprised to learn that Cody will now be enforcing the rules that he used to bend and often break as a former Warrior.

In fact during the 2011-2012 season, while playing alongside young superstars like Morgan Rielly and Brayden Point, Cody finished second in team scoring, which is particularly impressive given that he spent a league-leading 229 minutes in the penalty box that year. Clearly, Mr. Speaker, Cody can spot a penalty. And that’s part of what makes him a fantastic official.

In only his second year as an official, Cody was named the top referee in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League. In his third year, he moved up to the junior A level, reffing in the SJHL [Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League] and officiating his first Western Hockey League game.

Today, Cody resides in Moose Jaw with his young family, and he will always be considered a fan favourite, regardless of which side of the whistle he’s on. I ask all members to join me in wishing Cody all the best in his future as an official, and we look forward to seeing him on the NHL ice for many years to come.

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