Five officials have hung up their skates after the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League’s 2024-25 season.
Referees Josh DeYoung, Samuel Loiselle, and Ross Welner have worked their final games in the QMJHL, as have linesmen David Rodrigue and Marc Simard.
“The QMJHL head office would like to acknowledge the contribution of David Rodrigue, Marc Simard, Josh Deyoung, Ross Welner and Samuel Loiselle throughout their officiating careers, and the professionalism they have demonstrated both on and off the ice,” the league said in a release.
“Thank you, gentlemen, and we wish you continued success!”
From the QMJHL, in order of seniority:
David Rodrigue
- 22 seasons (2003-2025)
- 572 regular-season games – 34 playoff games
- CANADA-RUSSIA SERIES 2009 – Saint-John, NB
- CANADA-RUSSIA SERIES 2014 – Gatineau, QC
- WINTER CLASSIC 2018 – Drummondville
Marc Simard
- 21 seasons (2004-2025)
- 571 regular-season games – 34 playoff games
- CANADA-RUSSIA SERIES 2010 – Drummondville, QC
- WINTER CLASSIC 2018 – Drummondville
- PLAYER – Victoriaville Tigres 1995
Josh Deyoung
- 17 seasons (2008-2025)
- 419 regular-season games – 42 playoff games
- CANADA-RUSSIA SERIES 2017 – Moncton, NB
- CANADA-RUSSIA SERIES 2019 – Saint-John, NB
Ross Welner
- 15 seasons (2010-2025)
- 12 seasons QMJHL
- 3 WHL seasons
- 227 regular-season games – 2 playoff games
- CANADA-RUSSIA SERIES 2019 – Saint-John, NB
- CHL-NHL DEVELOPMENT CAMP 2016 – Toronto
Samuel Loiselle
- 6 seasons (2019-2025)
- 130 regular-season games – 4 playoff games
Congratulations to the retiring QMJHL officials on terrific careers.
