2022 in ice hockey explained
The following were the events of ice hockey for the year 2022 throughout the world.
Winter Olympics and Paralympics
The 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics took place in Beijing, China.
IIHF World Championships
2022 World Ice Hockey Divisions for the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) took place between December 12, 2021 and September 17, 2022.
Russia and Belarus were indefinitely suspended from international competition by the IIHF on February 28, 2022, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[1]
World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
- Due to the suspensions of and, no relegations took place at any level.
- August 9 – 20: 2022 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in Edmonton, Canada
- defeated, 3–2 in overtime, to win their 19th World Junior Ice Hockey Championship title.
- defeated, 3–1, to win the bronze medal.
- The tournament was originally partly played from December 26 to December 29, 2021, but it was cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreaks on multiple teams. The tournament was rescheduled for August, with results and statistics from December nullified. Russia, which was suspended from international competition in between the two iterations of the tournament, was replaced by for the rescheduled edition.
Divisions
- The suspensions of Russia and Belarus also resulted in additional promotions.
- December 12, 2021 – December 18, 2021: Division I – Group A in Hørsholm, Denmark
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Belarus and Latvia were promoted to the Top Division for 2023; however, Belarus was removed after their suspension from international competition. In addition to their promotion for 2023, Latvia also took Russia's place in the rescheduled 2022 Top Division tournament.
- December 12, 2021 – December 18, 2021: Division I – Group B in Tallinn, Estonia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- France and Slovenia were promoted to Division I – Group A for 2023.
- December 13, 2021 – December 19, 2021: Division II – Group A in Brașov, Romania
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Italy and South Korea were promoted to Division I – Group B for 2023.
- July 22 – 30: Division III in Querétaro, Mexico
- defeated, 5–4 in overtime, to win the tournament.
- Chinese Taipei and Mexico were promoted to Division II – Group B for 2023.
- September 12 – 17: Division II – Group B in Belgrade, Serbia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Croatia and the Netherlands were promoted to Division II – Group A for 2023.
IIHF World Championship
Divisions
See main article: 2022 Men's Ice Hockey World Championships.
- The suspensions of and resulted in no relegations below the Top Division; there were also additional promotions.
- March 3 – 8: Division IV in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Singapore, and Malaysia were promoted to Division III – Group B for 2023.
- March 13 – 18: Division III – Group B in Cape Town, South Africa
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4.
- South Africa and Thailand were promoted to Division III – Group A for 2023.
- April 3 – 8: Division III – Group A in Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- The United Arab Emirates and Turkey were promoted to Division II – Group B for 2023.
- April 18 – 23: Division II – Group B in Reykjavík, Iceland
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Iceland and Georgia were promoted to Division II – Group A for 2023.
- April 25 – 30: Division II – Group A in Zagreb, Croatia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3. 4., 5., 6.
- China and the Netherlands were promoted to Division I – Group B for 2023.
- April 26 – May 1: Division I – Group B in Tychy, Poland
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.
- Poland was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2023.
- May 3 – 8: Division I – Group A in Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.
- Slovenia and Hungary were promoted to the Top Division for 2023.
IIHF World U18 Championships
- Due to the suspensions of and from international competition, no relegations took place at any level.
- April 23 – May 1: 2022 IIHF World U18 Championships in Landshut and Kaufbeuren, Germany
- defeated the, 6–4, to win their second World U18 Championship title.
- defeated, 4–1, to win the bronze medal.
Divisions
- March 21 – 24: Division II – Group B in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.,[2] 6.
- Croatia and Spain were promoted to Division II – Group A for 2023.
- April 3 – 9: Division II – Group A in Tallinn, Estonia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- South Korea and Estonia were promoted to Division I – Group B for 2023.
- April 11 – 17: Division I – Group A in Piešťany, Slovakia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Slovakia and Norway were promoted to the Top Division for 2023.
- April 11 – 17: Division III – Group A in Istanbul, Turkey
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Chinese Taipei and Belgium were promoted to Division II – Group B for 2023.
- April 17 – 22: Division III – Group B in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina and Luxembourg were promoted to Division III – Group A for 2023.
- April 25 – May 1: Division I – Group B in Asiago, Italy
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Hungary and Ukraine were promoted to Division I – Group A for 2023.
IIHF World Women's U18 Championship
- June 6 – 13: 2022 IIHF World Women's U18 Championship in Madison, United States
- defeated the, 3–2, to win their sixth World Women's U18 Championship title.
- defeated, 3–0, to win the bronze medal.
- was relegated to Division I – Group A for 2023.
Divisions
- The suspensions of and resulted in no relegations within Division I.
- April 3 – 8: Division I – Group A in Győr, Hungary
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.
- Japan was promoted to the Top Division for 2023.
- June 27 – July 5: Division II in Istanbul, Turkey
- defeated in the final.
- Spain was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2023.
- and were relegated to Division II – Group B for 2023.
- September 6 – 11: Division I – Group B in Radenthein, Austria
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Austria was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2023.
IIHF Women's World Championship
Divisions
See main article: 2022 Women's Ice Hockey World Championships.
- The suspensions of and resulted in no relegations below the Top Division; there were also additional promotions.
- April 3 – 8: Division II – Group A in Jaca, Spain
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Great Britain was promoted to Division I – Group B for 2023.
- April 4 – 7: Division III – Group A in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.,[3] 6.
- Belgium was promoted to Division II – Group B for 2023.
- April 8 – 14: Division I – Group B in Katowice, Poland
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- China was promoted to Division I – Group A for 2023.
- April 24 – 30: Division I – Group A in Angers, France
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5.
- France was promoted to the Top Division for 2023.
- May 17 – 22: Division II – Group B in Zagreb, Croatia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- Iceland was promoted to Division II – Group A for 2023.
- May 22 – 25: Division III – Group B in Belgrade, Serbia
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5. [4]
- Estonia was promoted to Division III – Group A for 2023.
National Hockey League (NHL)
Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)
- September 1, 2021 – January 14: 2021–22 KHL season
- The regular season was shortened due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Winter Olympic break, having initially been scheduled to finish on March1.
- March 1 – April 30: 2022 Gagarin Cup playoffs
North America
American Hockey League (AHL)
ECHL
Premier Hockey Federation (PHF)
Junior
United States Hockey League (USHL)
Canadian Hockey League (CHL)
College
NCAA Division I
U Sports
Europe
Champions Hockey League
National League
Czech Extraliga
SM-liiga
Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL)
Swedish Hockey League (SHL)
IIHF Continental Cup
Asia
Asia League Ice Hockey (ALIH)
- 2021–22 Asia League Ice Hockey season
- The ALIH cancelled their season for the second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
IIHF U20 Asia and Oceania Championship
- June 25 – July 2: 2022 IIHF U20 Asia and Oceania Championship in Bangkok
- defeated, 4–3, to win their first U20 Asia and Oceania title.
- defeated, 6–5, to win the bronze medal.
Other tournaments
LATAM Cup
- September 14 – 18: 2022 LATAM Cup in Coral Springs, United States[6]
- Final Round Robin placements: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5. Lebanon FCHC, 6.
- defeated, 4–3, to win their first LATAM Cup title.
- defeated, 5–3, to win the bronze medal.
IIHF Development Cup
- May 4 – 7: 2022 IIHF Development Cup in Füssen, Germany
- Final Ranking: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
- November 6 – 12: 2022 IIHF Women's Development Cup in Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Final Ranking: 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6.
Deaths
January
- Robbie Moore, 67, Canadian ice hockey player (Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals)[7]
- Jouni Seistamo, 82, Finnish Olympic ice hockey player (1960, 1964)[8]
- Phil Samis, 94, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs), Stanley Cup champion (1948)[9]
- Randy Boyd, 59, Canadian ice hockey player (Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks)[10]
- Clark Gillies, 67, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (New York Islanders, Buffalo Sabres), four-time Stanley Cup champion[11]
- Bill Needham, 90, Canadian ice hockey player (Grand Rapids Rockets, Toledo Hornets) and coach (Cleveland Crusaders)[12]
- Mike Nykoluk, 87, Canadian ice hockey player and coach (Toronto Maple Leafs, Hershey Bears)[13]
February
March
- Gordon Kannegiesser, 76, Canadian ice hockey player (St. Louis Blues, Houston Aeros, Indianapolis Racers)[17]
- Gerry Goyer, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks)[18]
- Gary Gresdal, 75, Canadian ice hockey player (Quebec Nordiques)[19]
- Jean Potvin, 72, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North Stars) and radio broadcaster, Stanley Cup champion (1980, 1981)[20]
- Alex MacLellan, 91, Canadian ice hockey player (Michigan Wolverines)[21]
- Gil Stein, 94, American lawyer and ice hockey executive, president of the National Hockey League (1992–1993)[22]
April
- Garrett Burnett, 46, Canadian ice hockey player (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim)[23]
- Sergei Yashin, 60, Russian ice hockey player (Dynamo Moscow, EHC Dynamo Berlin, HC Davos), Olympic champion (1988)[24]
- Tom McCarthy, 61, Canadian ice hockey player (Minnesota North Stars, Boston Bruins) and coach[25]
- Mike Bossy, 65, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (New York Islanders), four-time Stanley Cup champion[26]
- Guy Lafleur, 70, Canadian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens, Quebec Nordiques, New York Rangers), five-time Stanley Cup champion[27]
May
- Klaus Hirche, 82, German Olympic ice hockey player (1968)[28]
- Lalli Partinen, 80, Finnish Olympic ice hockey player (1968)[29]
- Sean Shanahan, 71, Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens, Colorado Rockies, Boston Bruins)[30]
- Yuri Morozov, 84, Russian ice hockey player (Khimik Moscow Oblast) and coach[31]
- Larry Hillman, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings)[32]
June
- Paul Coppo, 83, American Olympic ice hockey player (1964)[33]
- Eric Nesterenko, 88, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs), Stanley Cup champion (1961)[34]
- Peter Ascherl, 68, Canadian-German ice hockey player (Mannheim ERC, Düsseldorfer EG)[35]
- Ladislav Olejník, 90, Czech ice hockey player (HC Kometa Brno) and coach (EC Bad Nauheim)[36]
- Cho Min-ho, 35, South Korean ice hockey player (Anyang Halla, 2018 Olympic team)[37]
- Gary Collins, 86, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs)[38]
- Ove Malmberg, 89, Swedish Olympic ice hockey player (1956)[39]
- Jack Gordon, 94, Canadian ice hockey general manager (Minnesota North Stars, Vancouver Canucks), coach and player (New York Rangers)[40]
- Jay Octeau, 57, American ice hockey player (Boston University Terriers)[41]
- Jim Pappin, 82, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, California Golden Seals), Stanley Cup champion (1964, 1967)[42]
- Jean-Guy Gendron, 87, Canadian ice hockey player (Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins)[43]
July
- Bryan Marchment, 53, Canadian ice hockey player (San Jose Sharks, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks)[44]
- Rod Zaine, 76, Canadian ice hockey player (Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Cougars)[45]
- Gil Burford, 98, American ice hockey player (Michigan Wolverines)[46]
- Larry Jeffrey, 81, Canadian ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers)[47]
- Kurt Pfammatter, 81, Swiss Olympic ice hockey player (1964)[48]
August
- Terry Caffery, 73, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota North Stars)[49]
- Rudolf Knez, 77, Slovenian Olympic ice hockey player (1968, 1972)[50]
- Julian Klymkiw, 89, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers)[51]
- David Tomassoni, 69, American Olympic ice hockey player (1984)[52]
- Lyle Bradley, 79, Canadian ice hockey player (California Golden Seals, Cleveland Barons)[53]
- Doug Ross, 70, American college ice hockey player (Bowling Green) and coach (Kent State, Alabama-Huntsville)[54]
- Harrison Gray, 80, Canadian ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings)[55]
- György Pásztor, 99, Hungarian Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Budapesti Korcsolyázó Egylet, Csepel, national team) and executive[56]
- Paul Knox, 88, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs), Olympic bronze medalist (1956)[57]
- Orval Tessier, 89, Canadian ice hockey player (Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens) and coach (Chicago Blackhawks)[58]
- Joel Baillargeon, 57, Canadian ice hockey player (Winnipeg Jets, Quebec Nordiques)[59]
September
- Scott Campbell, 65, Canadian ice hockey player (Winnipeg Jets, St. Louis Blues)[60]
- Dan Schachte, 64, American ice hockey linesman (NHL)[61]
- Wally Tatomir, 76, Canadian-born American ice hockey equipment manager (Carolina Hurricanes)[62]
- Andre Payette, 46, Canadian ice hockey player (Philadelphia Phantoms, Newcastle Vipers, Sheffield Steeldogs)[63]
- Egil Bjerklund, 89, Norwegian Olympic ice hockey player (1952, 1964)[64]
- Gilles Boisvert, 89, Canadian ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings)[65]
October
- Dave Dryden, 81, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres)[66]
- Jim Niekamp, 76, American ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings)[67]
- Joe Crozier, 93, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (Buffalo Sabres, Rochester Americans)[68]
- Louis Denis, 94, Canadian ice hockey player (Montreal Canadiens)[69]
- Hal Jones, 89, Canadian ice hockey player (Trail Smoke Eaters)[70]
- Ștefan Ionescu, 87, Romanian Olympic ice hockey player (1964, 1968)[71]
November
- Steven Griffith, 61, American Olympic ice hockey player (1984)[72]
- Brent Pope, 49, Canadian ice hockey player (Cardiff Devils, Slough Jets, London Racers)[73]
- Val Delory, 95, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers)[74]
- Peter McNab, 70, Canadian-born American ice hockey player (Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres) and broadcaster (Altitude)[75]
- Alexander Martynyuk, 77, Russian ice hockey player (Spartak Moscow, Soviet Union national team)[76]
- Börje Salming, 71, Swedish Hall of Fame ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Brynäs IF)[77]
- Edward Leier, 95, Polish-born Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks)[78]
- Danny Belisle, 85, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers) and coach (Washington Capitals)[79]
- Mike Addesa, 77, American college ice hockey coach (Holy Cross, Rensselaer, Boston Bulldogs)[80]
- Mike Blake, 66, Canadian ice hockey player (Los Angeles Kings)[81]
- Steve Jensen, 67, American Olympic ice hockey player (1976)[82]
- Steve Witiuk, 93, Canadian ice hockey player (Chicago Blackhawks)[83]
December
- Barry Fraser, 82, Canadian ice hockey executive (Edmonton Oilers)[84]
- Jan-Åke Edvinsson, 81, Swedish Hall of Fame ice hockey administrator, general secretary of IIHF (1986–2006)[85]
- Jacques Pousaz, 75, Swiss Olympic ice hockey player (1972)[86]
- Jackie McLeod, 92, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers) and coach (national team, Saskatoon Blades)[87]
- Kevin Schamehorn, 66, Canadian ice hockey player (Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings)[88]
- Barry Cullen, 87, Canadian ice hockey player (Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Bisons)[89]
- Don McKenney, 88, Canadian ice hockey player (Boston Bruins, New York Rangers) and coach (Northeastern Huskies)[90]
- Lajos Koutny, 83, Hungarian Olympic ice hockey player (1964)[91]
- Ludwik Synowiec, 64, Polish Olympic ice hockey player (1980, 1984)[92]
- Dave Richardson, 82, Canadian ice hockey player (New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings)[93]
- Sergei Bautin, 55, Russian ice hockey player (Winnipeg Jets, Detroit Red Wings, San Jose Sharks), Olympic champion (1992)[94]
Notes
- Web site: Koons . Zach . International Ice Hockey Federation Suspends Russia, Belarus From All Levels of International Play . Sports Illustrated . February 28, 2022 . January 16, 2024.
- Team withdrew due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Ukraine withdrew due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Iran withdrew from the tournament to avoid playing against Israel.
- HK Gomel were expelled before the start of the final round due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- Web site: AMERIGOL LATAM Cup – 2022 . September 18, 2023 . June 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230609181047/https://www.amerigolhockey.com/stats#/753/schedule?division_id=20154 . live .
- Web site: Remembering the life of Robert Moore . 2023-09-20 . Sarnia Observer Obituaries . en . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920044403/https://theobserver.remembering.ca/obituary/robert-moore-1084186112/ . live .
- Web site: Lehtinen . Lauri . 2022-01-21 . Jääkiekkoleijona Jouni Seistamo on poissa . 2023-09-20 . Aamulehti . fi . December 27, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227152910/https://www.aamulehti.fi/urheilu/art-2000008555965.html . live .
- Web site: Dr. Phillip Lawrence Samis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information . 2023-09-20 . Direct Cremation Services Inc. . en . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920044447/https://memorials.directcremationservices.ca/philip-samis/4826063/index.php . live .
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- Web site: 2023-09-19 . Clark Gillies Passes Away . 2023-09-20 . New York Islanders . en . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920044610/https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/clark-gillies-passes-away-330036716 . live .
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- Web site: 2022-02-08 . Traueranzeigen von Günther Knauss . 2023-09-20 . trauer-im-allgaeu.de . de-DE . August 28, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230828000417/https://www.trauer-im-allgaeu.de/traueranzeige/guenther-knauss . live .
- Web site: Polacek . Scott . Hockey Hall of Famer Emile Francis Dies at Age 95 . 2023-09-20 . Bleacher Report . en . February 20, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220220032334/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10027506-hockey-hall-of-famer-emile-francis-dies-at-age-95 . live .
- Web site: Per Voigt . 2023-09-20 . Olympedia . February 28, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220228200510/https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/98695 . live .
- Web site: 2022-03-10 . Local former NHLer passes away at 76 . 2023-09-20 . BayToday.ca . en . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920045204/https://www.baytoday.ca/local-news/local-former-nhler-passes-away-at-76-5146966 . live .
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- Web site: 2023-09-19 . Jean Potvin Passes Away . 2023-09-20 . New York Islanders . en . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920045405/https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/jean-potvin-passes-away-331868756 . live .
- Web site: Alexander MacLellan . 2023-09-20 . Vancouver Sun and Province Obituaries . en . September 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922224046/https://vancouversunandprovince.remembering.ca/obituary/alexander-maclellan-1084813513/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-03-25 . Statement from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on the Passing of Gil Stein . 2023-09-20 . NHL Media . March 26, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220326220744/https://media.nhl.com/public/news/15940 . live .
- News: Kennedy . Ian . 2022-04-13 . Former NHLer Garrett Burnett Passes Away at 46 . en . The Hockey News . 2023-09-20 . April 13, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220413195135/https://thehockeynews.com/news/former-nhler-garrett-burnett-passes-away-at-46 . live .
- Web site: 2022-04-12 . Умер Сергей Яшин . 2023-09-20 . dynamo.ru . May 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220504072751/https://dynamo.ru/news/203046-umer_sergey_yashin . live .
- Web site: 2022-04-14 . Remembering Tom McCarthy . 2023-09-20 . NOJHL . en-US . April 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230423213300/https://nojhl.com/remembering-tom-mccarthy . live .
- Web site: 2022-04-15 . Islanders legend Bossy passes away at 65 . 2023-09-20 . TSN . en . May 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220510093452/https://www.tsn.ca/new-york-islanders-mike-bossy-1.1785958 . live .
- News: Gelevan . Douglas . 2022-04-22 . Canadiens icon Guy Lafleur, one of hockey's flashiest players, dead at 70 . CBC . 2023-09-20 . May 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220504043406/https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/guy-lafleur-obituary-1.5766441 . live .
- Web site: 2022-05-03 . "Mann mit der schwarzen Maske" ist tot . 2023-09-20 . gala-amp.de . de . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920171115/https://www.gala.de/stars/news/klaus-hirche---mann-mit-der-schwarzen-maske--ist-tot-22848074.html . live .
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- Web site: 2022-05-18 . Remembering the life of Sean Shanahan . 2023-09-20 . Montreal Gazette Obituaries . en . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920171155/https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/sean-shanahan-1085217611/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-05-27 . Умер заслуженный тренер СССР по хоккею Юрий Морозов . 2023-09-20 . TACC . September 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230920171300/https://tass.ru/sport/14750753 . live .
- News: Hornby . Lance . 2022-06-04 . Four-time Maple Leafs Cup winner Larry Hillman dies . Hanover Post . 2023-09-20 . June 5, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220605113657/https://www.thepost.on.ca/sports/hockey/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/four-time-leaf-cup-winner-larry-hillman-dies . live .
- Web site: Paul Coppo . 2023-09-20 . Olympedia . July 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230720135644/https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/84860 . live .
- Web site: 2022-06-06 . Eric Nesterenko, longtime Blackhawks forward, dies at 88 . 2023-09-20 . Chicago Sun-Times . en . February 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230206112003/https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2022/6/6/23157232/eric-nesterenko-dies-blackhawks-forward-1961-stanley-cup-champion-manitoba . live .
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