GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 17: Referre Tim Peel talks with NHL officials in Toronto as they review Brad Richards #19 of the New York Rangers goal in the final second during the NHL game against the Phoenix Coyotes at Jobing.com Arena on December 17, 2011 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rangers defeated the Coyotes 3-2. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The NHL took some stern action following a hot mic episode with referee Tim Peel. He has lost his job following a comment he made that was caught on a hot microphone during Tuesday night’s game between Detroit and Nashville.