Don Henderson (born September 23, 1968) is a former Canadian National Hockey League linesman, who wears uniform number #91.
[3] Henderson has not officiated since sustaining a concussion after a check from Calgary Flames player Dennis Wideman in a game on January 27, 2016.
Despite the injury, Henderson was able to finish the game, but developed concussion symptoms and back and neck pain in the following days.
[2] On April 20, 2017, the CBC reported that Henderson was suing both Wideman and the Calgary Flames for CA$10.25 million as a result of the alleged injuries sustained from the hit.
[5] A judge dismissed the lawsuit, referring the case to an NHL arbitrator, and ordered Henderson to pay partial legal costs of $8,000 to the Flames and $3,000 to Wideman.