McCreary to set Stanley Cup Final record

PHILADELPHIA -- Referee Bill McCreary will be working his 43rd career Stanley Cup Final game Wednesday, passing Hall of Famer Bill Chadwick into first place all-time among referees.

McCreary has officiated over 1,600 NHL games since making his League debut in 1984-85. He made his first Stanley Cup

Final appearance in the 1994 series between the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks and has worked 15 career Finals (1994-2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010).