CFL OFFICIALS NAMED FOR 104TH GREY CUP PRESENTED BY SHAW

TORONTO (November 24, 2016) – The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced today the officiating crew that will work the 104^th 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

19^th Season | 326 Games | 7^th Grey Cup Game                                                       

Ben Major – Umpire

12^th Season | 196 Games | 5^th Grey Cup Game                                                        

Marty Carreau – Head Linesman

11^th Season | 165 Games | 3^rd Grey Cup Game   

Thomas Cesari – Line Judge

5^th Season | 82 Games | 1^st Grey Cup Game                                                 

Jocelyn Paul – Side Judge

9^th Season | 137 Games | 2^nd Grey Cup Game                                                 

Blair Brown – Back Judge

4^th Season | 64 Games | 2^nd Grey Cup Game       

Brian Chrupalo – Field Judge

12^th Season | 181 Games | 3^rd Grey Cup Game       

Dave Foxcroft – Backup Referee

16^th Season | 259 Games | 4^th Grey Cup Game                                                       

Patrick MacArthur – Backup Official

7^th Season | 108 Games | 2^nd Grey Cup Game                                                         

Ron Barss – Backup Official

12^th Season | 190 Games | 2^nd Grey Cup Game

Steve Dolyniuk – Backup Official

16^th Season | 249 Games | 3^rd Grey Cup Game