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| Steve Moria Photo by (John Milton www.eventog.uk) |
The duo, who are household names in the sport, were inducted
after overwhelming nominations from members of Ice Hockey Journalists UK. Their contribution to Ice Hockey is exceptional and their
place in the Hall of Fame a more than worthy accolade.
IHJUK and Hall of Fame Chairman Mike Appleton said: “The
induction of both Tony and Steve is thoroughly deserved. They are without doubt
two of the most worthy inductees we have had in recently seasons with their
contributions to our sport second to none.
“Presentations will take place in Manchester and Cardiff next season to celebrate Tony and Steve's induction. They will be special and memorable occasions.
“On behalf of the Hall of Fame committee I would like to congratulate them on this achievement.”
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| Tony Hand MBE Photo by John Milton (www.eventog.uk) |
The British Ice Hockey Hall of Fame was started in 1948 by
the weekly newspaper "Ice Hockey World", but lapsed with the
publication's demise in 1958. The Hall of Fame was revived in 1986 by the
British Ice Hockey Writers' Association, the name was changed in 2006 to Ice
Hockey Journalists UK. Each year, a sub-committee of IHJUK considers potential
new members for induction, the criterion being that an individual must have
rendered "outstanding service to British Ice Hockey".
The duo were inducted after the Hall of Fame Committee
reviewed nominations over the last two seasons.
