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Will Ferrell Wears Full Referee Gear at Kings Game, Jokes He Trained the Officials

The team framed the costumed cameo as playful, asking him not to use a whistle during play.

Overview

  • From a front‑row seat at Crypto.com Arena, Ferrell mimicked penalty calls on the videoboard during the Kings’ Jan. 1 matchup with the Lightning.
  • In an on‑air interview, he quipped that referees Brandon Schrader and Francis Charron were his “prize students.”
  • He said he had not skated in 15 years but described himself as “very nimble” and claimed he was ready to step in if needed.
  • Ferrell noted the Kings asked him not to blow his whistle during game action, though he tried it between periods.
  • Tampa Bay won 5–3, as coverage highlighted Ferrell’s history as a Kings season‑ticket holder who has previously appeared in costume, including Buddy the Elf and 2023 playoff face paint.