Francis Charron


Francis Charron is a Canadian ice hockey referee.

Refereeing career

Charron began his career as a linesman for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League in 2002 before moving up to a referee in 2003.
Charron officiated Game 1, 4, and 7 of the 2009 ECHL Kelly Cup Finals. On August 25, 2009, Charron was signed by the National Hockey League. He made his NHL debut on April 5, 2010, officiating a match-up between the Columbus Blue Jackets and St. Louis Blues.