Ontario Officials licensed for IIHF Championships Events in 2024-25

Of the 47 Officials – 24 Referees and 23 Linespeople – licensed by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) for international competition during the 2024-25 season, 8 are from the Ontario Hockey Federation Members. 

Ontario Officials licenced for International Events this season:

Referees

• Jennifer Berezowski
• Brandy Dewar 
• Danny Emerson

Linespeople

• Ali Beres                
• Brian Birkhoff 
• Laura Gutauskas
• Justine Todd
• Erin Zach 

Specific assignments for these officials will be announced by the IIHF throughout the season.

As part of the IIHF program for the 2024-25 season, 12 officials – six referees and six linespersons – will participate in the IIHF’s From Good to Great program this season - including 4 from Ontario. This program is in its inaugural season and is designed for individuals who have been identified by national associations as future top international officials.

Ontario Officials participating in the IIHF From Good to Great Program

Referees

• Tara Benard-Rae
• Chad Ingalls

Linespeople

• Gillian Allan
• Adam Burnett

Two Ontarians will also work as part of the IIHF officiating coaching staff this season: Greg Kimmerly and Vanessa Stratton.

For more information about the becoming an Hockey Official, visit OHF.ON.CA/OFFICIALS