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More Hall of Fame inductees

The following are two more inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation's 2004 Hall of Fame: **************************************************************** REFEREES' CATEGORY Dahlberg, Ove (SWE) Ove Dahlberg is still considered to be the

The following are two more inductees into the International Ice Hockey Federation's 2004 Hall of Fame:

**************************************************************** REFEREES' CATEGORY

Dahlberg, Ove (SWE)

Ove Dahlberg is still considered to be the best Swedish referee of all time. The 'secret' behind Dahlberg's success was his background as a player, which even included a two game stint with the Swedish National Team in 1954. Dahlberg also refereed soccer (as high as World Cup qualifying games). Both in ice hockey and soccer, His most notable performance was in game 2 of the 1976 Canada Cup final between Team Canada and Czechoslovakia where he, correctly, waved off two Canada goals. He also officiated in the historic 1972 Summit Series. Ove Dahlberg passed away prematurely at the age of 65 on January 9, 1997.

Karandin, Yuri (RUS)

Karandin's 27-year career as a game official began back in 1960, during which he totalled 268 international games and an amazing 876 games within the USSR national championship. He participated in 10 World Senior Championships, two World U20 and one U18 European Championship. Karandin represented his nation during two Olympic Winter Games events –in 1982 and 1984. He is a current member of the Executive Committee of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia. ****************************************************************


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