QMJHL announces officiating staff for the 2008 President Cup Final

BOUCHERVILLE, Thursday, May 1st 2008 – The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, today announced the officiating staff for the 2008 President Cup final between the Gatineau Olympiques and the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies.

Nicolas Dutil will be working his fifth final while Francis Charron his fourth, Eric Charron his third, and Dominic Bédard his first.

Among the linesmen, Serge Carpentier is working his twelfth final, Daniel Béchard his eighth and Christian Boudreau his fifth. Simon Godbout, Jeff Hopkins and Yannick Massé are making their first appearance.

<b>Officiating staff for the 2008 President Cup final</b>

<b>Referees: </b>

<i>Nicolas Dutil</i>
9th season, 5th final

<i>Francis Charron</i>
5th season, 4th final

<i>Eric Charron</i>
15th season, 3rd final

<i>Dominic Bédard</i>
4th season, 1st final

<b>Linesmen</b>

<i>Serge Carpentier</i>
18th season, 12th final

<i>Daniel Béchard</i>
13th season, 8th final

<i>Christian Boudreau</i>
11th season, 5th final

<i>Yannick Massé</i>
14th season, 1st final

<i>Simon Godbout </i>
8th season, 1st final

<i>Jeff Hopkins</i>
6th season, 1st final