The NHL still has two referees and the also have a linesman they all have different responsibilities.
Dan Schachte was a linesman in the NHL and worked the final game of his 30 year career last night (March 18, 2012) In Chicago.
Mark Faucette from Springfield MA whose first NHL game was 12/23/87.
Former NHL right winger Yvan Cournoyer is 74 years old (birthdate: November 22, 1943).
Former NHL player Doug Shedden currently coaches EV Zug, but I don't believe he actually played in the Swiss league.
Jack Kemp was the running mate of Bob Dole in 1996 and was a former NHL quarterback.
They chose their own numbers. When a new referee/linesman begins reffing the nhl, he gets to choose one that's not already taken. The referees have numbers from 2 to 49. The linesmen from 50 to 98. Number 1 and 99 are retired and cannot be chosen.
jason spezza
I don't know how many... but I do remember Randy Gregg of the Edmonton Oilers was a doctor.
Answer: A former NHL player who played for the Montreal Canadians, among others.
Trick question. You cannot be a member or both leagues. However, as of Nov 28/09 there were 33 former NHL players in the KHL.
Mario Lemieux