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Stephane Provost passed away May 2005, due to a motorcycle accident. He was number 72. The NHL officials are all wearing the black 72 patch in memory of Stephane.

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this is to help them be identified and to keep track of them with the referee's association

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Q: Why do NHL referees now have a number 72 on the sleeve of their uniforms?
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