Instructors

Antoine Bujold-Roux

AHL, ECHL, OHL, PWHL Linesman

Antoine started officiating in 2016 in Nepean, working Novice and Atom hockey. His passion for the game quickly shifted to officiating as he began to dedicate more and more time to this new side of hockey. His rise through the levels saw him working Jr. A and CIS hockey in his 4th season as an official, increasing his desire to keep climbing the ranks. 2 Years later, he was offered a full time contract as an ECHL linesman down in Greenville, South Carolina. Three months later in his rookie season of professional hockey, Antoine received a call from the American Hockey League to hire him as a linesman for the remainder of the season. He is currently in his 5th season working the AHL and ECHL, and 3rd season working the PWHL and first season working the OHL. Antoine is very involved in the Ottawa officiating community as he is passionate about helping the development of officials in the area.

Julien FournIer

NHL Linesman

A native of Gatineau, QC, Fournier began his officiating career at just 13 years old, joining the Hull Minor Hockey Association officiating program to earn some extra money. His size, presence, and exceptional skills as an official quickly stood out, leading to his promotion as a linesman on the Quebec Provincial Officiating Staff at 17. A former defenseman, Fournier had just started college at the time, pursuing his childhood dream of becoming a police officer while steadily climbing the provincial officiating ranks. After four years of dedication, he reached the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) as a linesman in the summer of 2017. Before the 2018-19 season, he made the bold decision to move to South Carolina, accepting a full-time contract as a linesman in the ECHL. While primarily officiating in the ECHL, he also took on assignments in the AHL that season. His talent earned him his first IIHF assignment, officiating the World Championship Division 1 (Group A) in Grenoble, France. At the conclusion of his first season in the ECHL, Fournier was selected to officiate the prestigious Kelly Cup Finals in the spring of 2019. That summer, he was offered an NHL minor league linesman contract, and his rapid rise continued when he was promoted to a full-time NHL contract the following season.

Justine Todd

IIHF, PWHL, OHL Linesman

A world-class official with a résumé that clearly reflects it, her journey began in 2007 and has evolved into one of the most accomplished officiating careers in the game today. After earning her IIHF license in the 2013–14 season, she steadily rose through the international ranks, gaining recognition for her consistency, composure, and command of the game. That progression led to selection on the officiating side at three Winter Olympic Games (2018, 2022, 2026), placing her among the very best officials in the world. Along the way, she has been trusted with the sport’s biggest stages, including multiple gold medal games at the IIHF Women’s World Championships, with the game taking her across Europe, Asia, and North America. At home, she continues to work at the highest levels in leagues such as the PWHL and OHL.

Ghislain Hebert

Former NHL, DEL Referee

Ghislain Hébert, from Bathurst, New Brunswick, officiated over 1,000 NHL games, reaching the significant 1,000-game milestone during his final season. He began officiating at age 12 while playing minor hockey and developed his skills through the QMJHL and the Greater Moncton Officiating Association, before progressing through Hockey Canada national and international events such as the CIS National Championship, World University Cup, and Spengler Cup.Hebert’s professional career included stops in the ECHL, where he officiated the Kelly Cup Finals, and the AHL, before joining the NHL full-time in 2009.Following his NHL career, Hébert continues to officiate at an elite level in Germany’s Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), where he not only works games as a referee but also serves as a mentor to developing officials, sharing his expertise and helping cultivate the next generation of professional referees.Having him as a resource is invaluable, as he brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight from the highest levels of hockey, providing mentorship and guidance to officials at all stages of their careers.

Spencer Knox

AHL, OHL, PWHL Linesman

Originally from Bowmanville, Ontario, Spencer Knox began officiating at just 14 years old and has steadily worked his way up through the ranks to some of the highest levels of the game. Over the years, Spencer has gained valuable experience across multiple leagues, including the American Hockey League, International Ice Hockey Federation, Ontario Hockey League, Ontario Hockey Association, and the Professional Women's Hockey League.Some of Spencer’s career highlights include officiating at the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship, one of the premier events in international hockey, as well as working back-to-back Memorial Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025, the championship event of the Canadian Hockey League. These assignments reflect the strong reputation Spencer has built through his professionalism, skating ability, and consistent performance at the highest levels of junior and professional hockey.Spencer is passionate about the development of the next generation of officials and takes pride in sharing the knowledge and lessons he has gained throughout his career. We’re thrilled to have Spencer joining the instructor team and look forward to him bringing his experience, insight, and high-level perspective to the next generation of officials.

Riley Brace

NHL Referee

Following a successful playing career across the AHL, ECHL, and Europe, Riley attended the 2022 NHL Exposure Combine. His strong performance earned him an invitation to officiate at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament and an opportunity to work in both the ECHL and AHL during the 2022-23 season. In the summer of 2023, he was invited back to the Exposure Combine for a second consecutive year, where he secured an NHL minor league contract.

Brendan Schreider

AHL/ECHL Referee

Brendan began his referee journey at age 15 in District 9 of the ODMHA now known as Hockey Eastern Ontario. Though he took some time off to focus on getting his University degree at the University of Western Ontario , his love for the game and passion for refereeing never stopped. In 2016 he picked up the whistle again working the CCHL and U18 AAA where things really began to take off for him. Brendan worked the gold medal game at the 2018 Telus Cup Regional Championship. Post COVID Brendan worked the Gold Medal game at the Capital City Challenge which opened the door for him to officiate the 2022 Hlinka Gretzky cup. Following the Hlinka Gretzky Cup Brendan was hired by the ECHL and AHL as a referee where he still currently works both leagues.

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