Ian Walsh (born May 9, 1972 in Philadelphia) is a National Hockey League referee since the 2000–01 NHL season, who wears uniform number 29. Walsh started officiating ice hockey in the Philadelphia area at age 15. He has worked as an official in the United States Hockey League and the ECHL Ian Walsh's first NHL game was between the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks on October 14, 2000.. He worked his first NHL playoff game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Columbus Blue Jackets on April 16, 2009.,