In 1972 , the WHA offered him a three years contract that he could n't refuse .
Friday played an important role in the birth of the National Hockey League Officials Association in 1969 and was named the first president in the history of the NHLOA .
In 1972 , the WHA offered president a three years contract that president could n't refuse .
Friday played an important role in the birth of the National Hockey League Officials Association in 1969 and was named the first president in the history of the NHLOA .