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Dan Marouelli (born July 16, 1955 in Edmonton, Alberta) is an ex-National Hockey League referee, who wore uniform number 6 from the 1994–95 NHL season until his retirement.
Marouelli's NHL career started on November 2, 1984, and wore a helmet while refereeing NHL games starting from the 1996–97 NHL season. Entering the 2007–08 season, Marouelli had officiated 1,411 regular season games and 179 post-season games. He also worked the 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2003 Stanley Cup Finals, the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and two All-Star games.
On November 29, 2008, he officiated his 1,500th game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers. A pregame ceremony was held for his achievement. Flyers captain Mike Richards presented Marouelli with a team-signed stick, while Maple Leaf Tomáš Kaberle presented a photo of Marouelli signed by the Leafs.
On April 10, 2010, he officiated his last NHL game, between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. At the conclusion of the game, both teams showed their appreciation for his long career by shaking his hand. In total, he officiated 1,622 regular season games and 187 playoff games.
In August 2010, Marouelli signed as an assistant coach with the Penetang Kings of the Georgian Mid-Ontario Junior C Hockey League.[1]