The United States Hockey League (USHL) has announced the nine officials slated to work the 2026 Clark Cup Final between the Sioux Falls Stampede and Muskegon Lumberjacks.  

Referees: Kevin McManus, Cam Fraser, Grant Hendrich, Kyle McCauley, Ryan Baker

Linesmen: Zach Bennett, Tyler Madanski, Wyatt Corrigan, Aaron Mostrom

“The Clark Cup Final is the pinnacle of junior hockey in the United States, and officiating at this level is very demanding,” said USHL Director of Officials and former NHL linesman John Grandt. “The officials assigned to this series have met that demand night after night, putting in the preparation, honest self-evaluation, and day-in, day-out consistency that separates good officials from great ones. I’m proud of the entire officiating staff for their dedication to continual development, and I’m looking forward to watching the crew in this year’s final.” 

More on this year’s Clark Cup Final officials:

Referees

  • Kevin McManus
    • Years in USHL: 2
    • Years in Advanced Officiating Development Program (AODP): 3
    • Other Info: Officiated in Hockey East and Atlantic Hockey during the 2025-26 season
    • Quote: “I’m incredibly grateful and honored to be selected to work the Clark Cup Final. The USHL and AODP have played a major role in my development both on and off the ice, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to continue learning and growing alongside such talented officials and staff.” 
  • Cam Fraser
    • Years in USHL: 3
    • Years in AODP: 7
    • Past Clark Cup Final: 2025
    • Other Info: Worked in the ECHL during the 2025/26 season including Round 1 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs
  • Grant Hendrich
    • Years in USHL: 3
    • Years in AODP: 5
    • Past Clark Cup Final: 2025
    • Other Info: Previously worked as a linesman in the USHL during the 2021-22 season. Worked in the ECHL during the 2025-26 season, including Rounds 1 and 2 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
  • Kyle McCauley
    • Years in USHL: 3
    • Years in AODP: 5
    • Past Clark Cup Final: 2025
    • Quote: “It is a tremendous honor to be a part of the team selected to work the Clark Cup Final. The AODP has provided me with countless opportunities to learn and grow as an official. Working the Clark Cup Final is a culmination of all of our hard work over the last several years.”
  • Ryan Baker
    • Years in USHL: 1
    • Years in AODP: 4
       

Linesmen

  • Zach Bennett
    • Years in USHL: 4
    • Years in AODP: 4
    • Prior Clark Cup Finals: None
    • Other Info: Officiated in the ECHL during the 2025-26 season
  • Tyler Madanski
    • Years in USHL: 2
    • Years in AODP: 2
    • Prior Clark Cup Finals: None
    • Other Info: Officiated in the ECHL and AHL during the 2025-26 season
  • Wyatt Corrigan
    • Years in USHL: 3
    • Years in AODP: 4
    • Prior Clark Cup Finals: None
  • Aaron Mostrom
    • Years in USHL: 7
    • Years in AODP: 10
    • Prior Clark Cup Finals: None
    • Other Info: Officiated in the NCHC during the 2025-26 season 

“The officials selected to work the Clark Cup Final represent the very best of the USHL. Throughout the season and playoffs, they have demonstrated professionalism, composure, integrity, and the ability to perform under the pressure that championship hockey demands,” said USHL President and Commissioner Glenn Hefferan. “Just like our players and coaches, these referees and linesmen have earned the opportunity to work on our biggest stage, and we are proud of their commitment to the game and to the standard of excellence expected in the USHL.”

The championship series gets under way Friday, May 15 at the Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls. Hendrich and Baker are set to work Game 1 with Madanski and Mostrom.

Congratulations to the nine officials selected to work this year’s USHL Clark Cup Final!