He was born in Toronto, Ontario and raised in Guelph, Ontario, Asselstine's NHL officiating career started in 1979 after a long outstanding career with the WHA and ended in 1997.
This nickname was given to him for his no-nonsense attitude in policing fights, and his 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m), 225 lb (102.1 kg) body.
The fan, Frank Barbaro Jr., 22, was then handcuffed by Boston Police and taken into custody, and was charged with trespassing besides disorderly conduct.
[2] Asselstine was honoured in 2007 with the Caring Canadian Award for his work as founder of the Guelph Wish Fund for Children (begun in 1984).
[3] This Canadian biographical article relating to ice hockey is a stub.