Steve Kozari

Steve Kozari (born June 20, 1973) is a Canadian National Hockey League referee, who wears uniform number 40.

He worked the game with referee Dean Warren, and linesmen Tim Nowak and Mark Shewchyk.

[1] Kozari’s first playoff assignment was game one of the 2010 Eastern Conference quarterfinal between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Ottawa Senators.

[1][5] He officiated his 1,000th game on October 22, 2021, at T-Mobile Arena between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights.

[8] He returned on April 21, working game one of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoff series between the Vancouver Canucks and the Nashville Predators.

Kozari (left) preparing for a face-off during the 2014 Heritage Classic at BC Place