Former NHL ref wore 'Christ's armour' on ice

On-ice official attended daily Mass in between games

Kerry Fraser's "heart changed," when he developed a deep devotion to the rosary.
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Retired NHL referee Kerry Fraser, who converted to Catholicism in 1995, recently spoke about his faith and professional hockey at a banquet hosted by Catholic Athletes for Christ, in Washington, D.C.

Michelle Bauman reports:

In addition to the powerful witness of his wife and other people that God placed in his life, Fraser experienced several "mystical events" that he attributes to God's love and mercy. 

In one instance he saw an image in the sun of a baby in its mother's womb and two joined hearts. 

He developed a deep devotion to the rosary, and began attending daily Mass, despite being on the road frequently for work. 

"I was carrying the armour of Christ with me onto the ice," he said.

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