CALGARY, AB – Hockey Canada announced on Thursday the list of 15 officials that have been selected to officiate the 2005 TELUS Cup, Canada’s National Midget Championship. The 2005 TELUS Cup will be held in Gatineau, QC, April 18-24. All 15 officials chosen are from the province of Quebec and through Hockey Quebec, one of Hockey Canada’s 13 Branches.

The officials are selected through the Hockey Quebec Officiating Committee, meeting the Hockey Canada Officiating Program requirements for National Assignments selection.

The Hockey Canada Officiating Program congratulates these officials on their selection to officiate at the 2005 TELUS Cup:

Referees:

• Pascal St-Jacques – Level IV from Montreal
• Dominick Bédard - Level IV from Laval
• Steve Venne – Level IV from Napierville
• Dominic Franc – Level IV from St-Hubert
• Philippe Robichaud – Level IV from Longueuil

Linesmen:

• François Morin – Level IV from Vanier
• Bruno Forest – Level III from LeGardeur
• Yann Grégoire – Level III from Montreal
• Éric Ouellet – Level III from Chambly
• Christian Gohier – Level IV from St-Jerome
• Mathieu Côté – Level IV from Lachine
• Harold Dorvil – Level IV from Montreal
• Mathieu Chénier – Level III from Gatineau
• Jonathan Cantin – Level IV from Pierrefonds
• Joseph Rubino – Level IV from Dollard Des Ormeaux

The Hockey Canada Officiating Program is available for anyone interested in officiating the great game of hockey, from beginners to seasoned veterans. There are six levels in the Officiating program, from those looking to get started to the top tier of officials.

The lower levels are designed to get you started in officiating, while the higher levels are open to officials who have advanced and show potential to work the top levels of hockey in Canada, and internationally.