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George Galbraith

George Galbraith

Canadian-born Danish ice hockey player


George Galbraith (born December 16, 1955) is a Canadian-born Danish former professional ice hockey goaltender who was nicknamed King George by Danish media and fans.[2][3] Galbraith played his entire 19-year career for Vojens IK (1977-2001),[1] was named the Danish League Player of the Year in 1980,[4] and holds the record as the oldest player to play in the Danish premiere league at age 46.[3] Galbraith's dominance in goal is credited with leading Vojens to their first Danish championship in 1979.[5] He played at the World Championships with Denmark men's national ice hockey team in 1986 and 1994. In 2017, Galbraith was inducted into the Danish Hockey Hall of Fame.[6][2]

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Galbraith was raised in Petawawa, Ontario and attended Clarkson University on a hockey scholarship from 1972 to 1976.[7] His mother is of Native American descent.[7] In 1982, he became a Danish citizen.[7] He is the father of ice hockey player Patrick Galbraith.

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References

  1. "George Galbraith". Player Statistics. Elite Prospects. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. Soevso, Michael (29 January 2015). "King George skabte maalmandsrevolution" [King George Created a Goalie Revolution]. Faceoff ishockeymagasinet (in Danish) (17): 31. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  3. "Danish League Player of the Year". Awards. Elite Prospects. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  4. Fredberg, Peter (3 April 2019). "De gjorde det første gang for 40 år siden" [They Did It the First Time 40 Years Ago]. Retro (in Danish). Faceoff. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
  5. "George Galbraith i Hall of Fame" (in Danish). Soenderjyske Elitesport. June 9, 2017. Archived from the original on August 11, 2019. Retrieved August 11, 2019. George Galbraith blev ved aftenens Dansk Ishockey Award i Herning optaget i Hall of Fame.
  6. "NY I HALL OF FAME: George Galbraith" (in Danish). Faceoff.dk. June 10, 2017. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved August 11, 2019.



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