TORONTO – The Canadian Football League announced today the officiating crew that will work the 104th Grey Cup presented by Shaw on Sunday, November 27th at BMO Field.
This group of officials were the highest rated officials at their respective positions during the 2016 season.
2016 Grey Cup Officials:
Referee #28 Andre Proulx
Umpire #31 Ben Major
Head Linesman #57 Marty Carreau
Line Judge #36 Thomas Cesari
Side Judge #47 Jocelyn Paul
Back Judge #44 Blair Brown
Field Judge #73 Brian Chrupalo
Backup Referee #30 Dave Foxcroft
Backup Official #61 Patrick MacArthur
Backup Official #25 Ron Barss
Backup Official #56 Steve Dolyniuk
The crew will be supported by an off-field officiating staff, including:
Director, Officiating Darren Hackwood
Supervisor, Officiating Don Cousens
Replay Official, Jake Ireland
Video Official, Jeff Harbin
The following is some background information on this year’s Grey Cup officials:
Andre Proulx – Referee
19th Season | 326 Games | 7th Grey Cup Game
Ben Major – Umpire
12th Season | 196 Games | 5th Grey Cup Game
Marty Carreau – Head Linesman
11th Season | 165 Games | 3rd Grey Cup Game
Thomas Cesari – Line Judge
5th Season | 82 Games | 1st Grey Cup Game
Jocelyn Paul – Side Judge
9th Season | 137 Games | 2nd Grey Cup Game
Blair Brown – Back Judge
4th Season | 64 Games | 2nd Grey Cup Game
Brian Chrupalo – Field Judge
12th Season | 181 Games | 3rd Grey Cup Game
Dave Foxcroft – Backup Referee
16th Season | 259 Games | 4th Grey Cup Game
Patrick MacArthur – Backup Official
7th Season | 108 Games | 2nd Grey Cup Game
Ron Barss – Backup Official
12th Season | 190 Games | 2nd Grey Cup Game
Steve Dolyniuk – Backup Official
16th Season | 249 Games | 3rd Grey Cup Game
