GREG SHEPHERD | Chirping Zebras Podcast | Ep #130

GREG SHEPHERD is one of the most experienced and respected ice hockey officials and supervisors in college hockey. He has been with the WCHA for over 40 years, 29 as the Director of Officials. The longest-tenured officials' supervisor in college hockey, Shepherd began in the role with the WCHA Men's League in 1992 and has served in that capacity since the inception of the WCHA Women's League in 1999.

After beginning as a youth hockey official, he worked his way up to the collegiate level and debuted with the WCHA in 1978. Shepherd spent 14 years as an on-ice official with the league, working in 10 NCAA Men's Frozen Fours during that time. He is the real deal and is an expert in college hockey officiating.

Shepherd served in the United States Navy from 1967-69. He also worked for Northern States Power Company for 35 years, while serving his community on the West Saint Paul City Council for four years. There are not too many nicer guys in the sport of hockey than Shep.

Stories, insights and hockey talk are abundant in this episode. Sit back and crack a cold one (beer or soda, whichever you prefer) and enjoy a longtime hockey guy from Minnesota, Greg Shepherd

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