Release from 30.07.2024

Tom Kowal was inducted into the British Colombia Hockey Hall of Fame

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The win2day ICE Hockey League is pleased to announce that Tom Kowal has been inducted into the British Colombia Hockey Hall of Fame. The Canadian from Vernon, BC has refereed more than 1,100 NHL games in his career. Kowal has been the ICE's Director of Officiating since the 2021/22 season.

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Founded in 1994, the British Colombia Hockey Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates the achievements of players, coaches, referees and initiators who have made a significant contribution to the sport in the province. Tom Kowal, who officiated a total of 1,094 Regular Season NHL games and 12 Stanley Cup playoff games in his career as a referee from 1998 to 2018, has now also been inducted into the Hall of Fame. In addition to Kowal, the two Canadian Olympic champions Shea Weber and Carey Price were also inducted into the BC Hall of Fame this summer among others.

Tom Kowal: “I am really honored to be part of the BC Hockey Hall of Fame. A lot of great officials, players, coaches and friends of the game are part of the Hall of Fame. Be in such a special place with such special people is an honor. I always have a very special place for British Colombia and for BC hockey in my heart. They did so much for me over the years.”

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