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- ↑ "1978–79 Central Hockey League Standings". Internet Hockey Database.com. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ↑ "1979–80 Central Hockey League Standings". Internet Hockey Database.com. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- ↑ "1980–81 CHL Playoff Results". Internet Hockey Database.com. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
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- ↑ "Tom McVie Hockey Stats and Profile". Hockey Database. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
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