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- 1 2 Mike Mastovich (2010-02-15). "When it comes to pro hockey, Johnstown ends with 'leaves town'". Tribune-Democrat.com. Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
- ↑ HockeyDB.com: Marty Read Player Profile
- ↑ Cover of Johnstown Red Wings Photo Album
- ↑ Mike Mastovich (2010-02-15). "'Steiggy' has place in Johnstown's hockey lore". Tribune-Democrat.com. Retrieved April 23, 2015.
