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- ↑ Podnieks, Andrew (2010). IIHF Media Guide & Record Book 2011. Moydart Press. p. 45.
- ↑ "Naenara Democratic People's Republic of Korea". naenara.com.kp. Archived from the original on 2018-02-25.
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- ↑ iihf.com, 2011 North Korean Championship Archived 2011-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ iihf.com, 2010 North Korean Championship Archived 2011-12-22 at the Wayback Machine
