Riley Brace is an ice hockey referee currently transitioning to the National Hockey League. He wears uniform number 49 and has officiated in the Eastern Coast Hockey League(ECHL) and American Hockey League (AHL) in the previous seasons. Brace participated in the NHL Exposure Combine and has been selected to officiate the 2023-2024 NHL season. His notable moment in the world of officiating was his contribution to the NHL Prospect Tournament in Traverse City.
Before becoming a referee, Brace showcased his talent as a player in the AHL, playing for the Worcester Sharks, Iowa Wild, and Chicago Wolves over four seasons. After his contribution to the AHL, Brace scaled to ECHL where he played for the San Francisco Bulls, Ontario Reign, and Wheeling Nailers. One of the noteworthy moments of his career in the ECHL was scoring a crucial Game 7 overtime goal that helped his team to the Kelly Cup Final. Brace has showcased his powers as a player in the AHL and ECHL.
As a referee, he is still new. Brace has been appointed to officiate the 2023-2024 season in NHL and he will be participating in the AHL also.
Riley Brace’s Salary
Unfortunately, the details about Riley Brace’s salary are not shared. Generally, NHL Officials Association keep the salary details of their referees personal. However, an average referee in the NHL earns a satisfactory amount of income from their contract. The average salary of a referee in the NHl ranges between $180,000 and $400,000 per year
Brace is a relatively new referee in the NHL and he is likely to earn $180,000 to $200,000 annually.
Riley Bruce’s Playing Career
Riley Bruce started his playing career in 2008-09 with the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors of the OHL. He played in 49 games that season and recorded 12 points. His most prolific season occurred during the 2011-12 season, where he recorded 82 points. Bruce carried his great form through the following season and recorded 73 points.
He later had stints with the Worcester Sharks, Iowa Wild and the Chicago Wolves in the AHL across multiple seasons. Bruce also spent his time in the ECHL with the San Francisco Bulls, Ontario Reign, and the Wheeling Nailers. He spent his later career across various teams in Denmark, Austria, and Switzerland.
Riley Bruce played around 703 games in his entire career while scoring 235 goals and recording 651 points.
FAQ's On Riley Brace’s Salary
A. Riley Brace is a referee in the NHL.
A. Before becoming a referee, Brace showcased his talent as a player in the AHL, playing for the Worcester Sharks, Iowa Wild, and Chicago Wolves over four seasons. After his contribution to the AHL, Brace scaled to ECHL where he played for the San Francisco Bulls, Ontario Reign, and Wheeling Nailers.
A. Unfortunately, the details about Riley Brace’s salary are not shared. The average salary of a referee in the NHL ranges between $180,000 and $400,000 per year. Brace is a relatively new referee in the NHL and he is likely to earn $180,000 to $200,000 annually.
A. Before becoming a referee, Riley Brace played in the AHL and the ECHL.
A. Riley Bruce has been appointed to officiate the 2024-2024 NHL season.
