Francis Charron (born August 22, 1983[1]) is a Canadian ice hockey referee.[2]

Francis Charron
Born (1983-08-22) August 22, 1983 (age 41)
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
OccupationIce hockey referee

Refereeing career

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Charron began his career as a linesman for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2002 before moving up to a referee in 2003.[3]

Charron officiated Games 1, 4, and 7 of the 2009 ECHL Kelly Cup Finals.[3] On August 25, 2009, Charron was signed by the National Hockey League (NHL).[4] He made his NHL debut on April 5, 2010, officiating a match-up between the Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Francis Charron's QMJHL profile". Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  2. ^ "Francis Charron". nhlofficials.com. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  3. ^ a b "NHL HIRES ECHL REFEREE CHARRON". echl.com. August 27, 2009. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  4. ^ "Francis Charron signs NHL contract". oursportscentral.com. August 25, 2009. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  5. ^ "Referee Francis Charron to make NHL debut tonight". theqmjhl.ca. April 5, 2010. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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