Le Grand Auctioneer (Paul Stewart)

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Thank you to everyone who supported the Benefit on the Green this week for Ice Hockey in Harlem. We raised more than $10,000 for a worthy organization. Keep in mind that you can always make a donation or get involved as a volunteer. For more information, click here.

It is always fun to catch up with old hockey friends and make new acquaintances. The golfing was enjoyable and I had almost forgotten how much I enjoy putting on my auctioneer hat. Just give me a microphone and an audience and I'm all set!

As expected, the framed photos from the 1987 Canada Cup -- including one autographed by Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and myself that I showed in Monday's blog -- were among the most sought-after items. Two photos alone went for a combined $2,900.

Here are some photos from the event. Enjoy!

 photo Stewy20chapka.jpg Donning my "auctioneer hat" (in this case, a Russian chapka).

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One of three in a set of a framed photos from the 1987 Canada Cup Finals.

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Auction winners -- Canada Cup signed and framed photo plus a chapka -- flank John Sanful and yours truly.

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The Levy family -- winners of a night at The NHL Player Safety Room in NY, watching games and seeing the process -- with Rick Vaive and me.

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****************************************************** Paul Stewart holds the distinction of being the first U.S.-born citizen to make it to the NHL as both a player and referee. On March 15, 2003, he became the first American-born referee to officiate in 1,000 NHL games.

Today, Stewart serves as director of hockey officiating for the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) at both the Division 1 and Division 3 levels.

The longtime referee heads Officiating by Stewart, a consulting, training and evaluation service for officials. Stewart also maintains a busy schedule as a public speaker, fund raiser and master-of-ceremonies for a host of private, corporate and public events. As a non-hockey venture, he is the owner of Lest We Forget.

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