Officials named for Conference Finals

The following eight referees and 10 linesmen have been selected to work the Conference Finals in the 2023 Kelly Cup Playoffs.Referees: Nolan Bloyer (3rd Conference Finals), Logan Gruhl (2nd), Tyler Hascall (1st), Sam Heidemann (1st), John Lindner (2nd), Alex Normandin (5th), Trevor Wohlford (2nd) and Jack Young (2nd). Linesmen: Antoine Bujold-Roux (2nd Conference Finals), Brady Fagan (3rd), Chad Fuller (2nd), Bryan Gorcoff (2nd), Brandon Grillo (1st), Matthew Heinen (2nd), Sheldon Keough (2nd), Davids Rozitis (1st), Christopher Williams (5th) and Tannum Wyonzek (2nd). “These 18 officials have been selected based on the merit of their performance through the first two rounds of the Kelly Cup Playoffs,” said ECHL Manager of Officiating Riley Yerkovich. “Earning the opportunity to work the Conference Finals is a major accomplishment for each and every one of them.” Eastern Conference Finals Newfoundland Growlers vs. Florida EverbladesGame 1 - Friday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET at FloridaGame 2 - Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. ET at FloridaGame 3 - Monday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. ET at FloridaGame 4 - Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. NT at NewfoundlandGame 5 - Sunday, May 28 at 4 p.m. NT at Newfoundland (If Necessary)Game 6 - Tuesday, May 30 at 7 p.m. NT at Newfoundland (If Necessary)Game 7 - Wednesday, May 31 at 7 p.m. NT at Newfoundland (If Necessary)Western Conference FinalsIdaho Steelheads vs. Toledo WalleyeGame 1 - Saturday, May 20 at 7:10 p.m. MT at IdahoGame 2 - Sunday, May 21 at 4:10 p.m. MT at IdahoGame 3 - Wednesday, May 24 at 7:15 p.m. ET at ToledoGame 4 - Friday, May 26 at 7:15 p.m. ET at ToledoGame 5 - Saturday, May 27 at 7:15 p.m. ET at Toledo (If Necessary)Game 6 - Tuesday, May 30 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho (If Necessary)Game 7 - Wednesday, May 31 at 7:10 p.m. MT at Idaho (If Necessary) About the ECHL Formed in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 28 teams in 20 states and two Canadian provinces for its 35th season in 2022-23. There have been 740 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including 13 who have made their NHL debut in the 2022-23 season. The ECHL has affiliations with 28 of the 32 NHL teams in 2022-23, marking the 26th consecutive season that the league has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available on its website at ECHL.com as well as on Twitter and Facebook.