Steve Kozari

Steve Kozari (born June 20, 1973) is a Canadian National Hockey League referee, who wears uniform number 40. He made his debut during the 2005–06 NHL season, and has officiated 1,218 regular season games as of the start of the 2024–25 season. He has also worked 153 playoff games, including five Stanley Cup Finals appearances. Prior to starting his professional career, he refereed a Memorial Cup and was the recipient of the Allen Paradice Memorial Trophy as the Western Hockey League’s top on-ice official during the 2002–03 season.