sabby47 2 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Hockey Referee Dies After Getting Hit By Puck A Swedish ice hockey referee has died after being hit in the back of the head by a puck during a junior game.http://www.kake.com/national/headlines/83156482.htmlSaturday, January 30, 2010A Swedish ice hockey referee has died after being hit in the back of the head by a puck during a junior game.A police spokesman said the 62-year-old man was refereeing an under-18 game in northern Sweden on Saturday and was struck by the puck when a player tried to lob it into the offensive zone.It was not immediately clear whether he died from being hit by the puck or from hitting his head on the ice when he fell.Police did not name the man, but local media identified him as Roland Hedberg.Police say the man received CPR by an off-duty ambulance driver within 10 seconds of the accident, but that he was pronounced dead upon arrival at a hospital.------------------Not much info but still very sad nonetheless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucksAway 16 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 omg thats so sad to hear, unlucky guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jpeaslee 30 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 Thats horrible to hear. Anyone know if they make the ref's wear helmets over there (I'm assuming yes)? T Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sickwilly 37 Report post Posted February 1, 2010 I can't say whether or not it's mandatory (guessing it is).I never saw a ref without a helmet in two years over there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthpawTRK 1 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the referee that passed away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
