Dan Schachte Age, Height, Cause Of Death, Wife, Children, Net Worth

Madison’s Dan Schachte, the first American to officiate 2,000 NHL games has died. He died on September 6, 2022 at age 64.

The National Hockey League (NFL) released the following statement following his passing;

“The National Hockey League mourns the passing of former linesman Dan Schachte, a consummate professional, mentor of young officials and devoted family man whose three-decade career set records for U.S.-born officials.

“The first American to work 2,000 NHL games, Schachte’s elite officiating earned assignment to a Canada Cup, World Cup, Olympic Games and five Stanley Cup Finals. We send our deepest condolences to his wife, Kim, and his children, Dan, Lauren, Ian and Madeline, and to his former colleagues and many admirers in the hockey community.”

Dan Schachte age

Schachte was born on July 13, 1958 and died September 6, 2022 at age 64.

Dan Schachte height

Schachte’s exact height is not known. However, he was of average height.

Dan Schachte cause of death

What was Dan Schachte’s cause of death? Schachte’s cause of death has not yet been made public. we will keep you updated as soon at it is released.

Dan Schachte wife

A gorgeous lady known only as Kim was his wife.

Dan Schachte children

Schachte is survived by his wife and three children; Dan, Lauren, Ian and Madeline.

Dan Schachte net worth

What was Dan Schachte’s net worth at death? Schachte’s career span over three decades and at the time of death, he had an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Schachte officiated his final NHL game a month later in Chicago on March 18, 2012 between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Washington Capitals.

Schachte worked 2,009 games total over a career which span three decades.

Schachte wore uniform number 47 from the 1994-95 season until he retired.

Notable tournaments Schachte worked on include;

• The 1991 Canada Cup,
• The 1996 World Cup of Hockey,
• The 2002 Winter Olympics, and
• Five Stanley Cup Finals in 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2002, which includes a game 7 in 2001 between New Jersey Devils and Colorado Avalanche.