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- ↑ Podnieks, Andrew (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Moydart Press. p. 49.
- ↑ "Champions in the world". International Ice Hockey Federation. 12 August 2011. Archived from the original on 30 October 2012. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
- ↑ "SASL - South African Super League". Eurohockey. Retrieved 3 November 2017.