Marcus Vinnerborg
Marcus Vinnerborg | |
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Occupation | Referee |
Years active | 2000–present |
Karl Johan Marcus Vinnerborg (born 8 August 1972) is a Swedish professional ice hockey referee, currently working in the Swedish Hockey League—Sweden's premier ice hockey league—and with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). Vinnerborg has won Guldpipan (English: the gold whistle) three times, awarded to the premier official in Elitserien as voted by the players. Vinnerborg has officiated at seven IIHF sanctioned events, among them four consecutive World Championships between 2006—2009, and at the 2010 Olympics. He has officiated the World Championship gold medal game twice, 2007 in Moscow and 2008 in Québec. In 2010, Vinnerborg made history when he became the first European referee to officiate in the National Hockey League (NHL).
Officiating career
Vinnerborg played hockey for
In 2006, Vinnerborg officiated at the
Vinnerborg and Thomas Andersson became Elitserien's first professional referees prior to the 2006–07 season.[7] He was again selected to go the World Championship in 2007, and he was selected to officiate the final between Canada and Finland.[8]
Vinnerborg together with
Vinnerborg suffered an injury to his neck and head after a collision with HV71's Mattias Tedenby during a pre-season game in 2008,[18][19] which led to him missing the start of the 2008–09 season.[20] On 30 September 2008, during a game between hosts SC Bern and the New York Rangers,[21] Vinnerborg and Don Koharski became the first tandem of National Hockey League (NHL) and IIHF referees in an international event.[22]
In May 2010, the NHL announced that Vinnerborg would be joining the NHL's officiating staff for the 2010–11 season, as the first European-trained NHL official. He will primarily be assigned to games in the American Hockey League (AHL) with some work at the NHL level. "His knowledge of the North American game and his work ethic and professionalism will make him a positive addition to the NHL staff," said league director of officials Terry Gregson.[23] He worked his first game in the NHL on November 16, 2010, a 2–1 win for the Dallas Stars over the visiting Anaheim Ducks.
Personal life
Vinnerborg lives in Ljungby with his wife Anna and their twin daughters Amanda and Vilma.[1] He worked as a high school teacher in English and German before his career as a full-time professional referee.[2][24]
References
- ^ a b Hult, Andreas (2007). "Jackpot för Marcus" (PDF) (in Swedish). Smålands Ishockeyförbund. pp. 8, 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ IF Troja/Ljungby. 2008. Archived from the originalon 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Szemberg, Szymon (2012-06-28). "Vinnerborg returns to Sweden". IIHF. Retrieved 2012-07-01.
- ^ "Play-offs Final-Bronze" (PDF). IIHF. 2006-01-05. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Vinnerborg första svensk att tas ut till hockey-VM" (in Swedish). Sveriges Television. 2006-03-17. Retrieved 2009-01-27.[dead link]
- ^ "GAME OFFICIALS ASSIGNMENT" (PDF). IIHF. 2006-05-21. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Ros, Tomas (2006-06-30). "Klart med proffsdomare i elitserien". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "GAME OFFICIALS ASSIGNMENT" (PDF). IIHF. 2007-05-13. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "PLAY-OFF ROUND GOLD MEDAL GAME" (PDF). IIHF. 2008-01-13. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Four eyes see more than two". IIHF. 2008-01-23. Archived from the original on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "HEDERSPRISER" (PDF) (in Swedish). Swedish Ice Hockey Association. Retrieved 2009-01-27.[dead link]
- ^ a b Fahlman, Jonas (2008-04-12). "Linköping rasar efter feldomslutet". Expressen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2008-06-16. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Karlsson, Emil (2008-04-13). "Petas efter straffmissen". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Nu kräver Janne Karlsson tvådomarsystem". Expressen (in Swedish). 2008-04-12. Archived from the original on 2008-06-16. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Wennerholm, Mats (2008-05-17). "Två svenskar klara för finalen i morgon". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Swedish referees to officiate final". IIHF. 2008-05-17. Archived from the original on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Ros, Tomas (2008-05-19). "Klockren utvisning". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Abrahamsson, Hans (2008-09-08). "Känner mig tung i huvudet och trött". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Wennberg, Joel (2008-09-08). "Proffsdomare skadad - premiären i fara". Expressen (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Lendahls, Filip (2008-09-12). "Huvudskada hindrar proffsdomare" (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. Archived from the original on 2012-05-25. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Podnieks, Andrew (2008-09-30). "Rangers Make Quick Work of Swiss Team and Brace for a Russian One". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ Lichtner, Horst; Szemberg, Szymon (October 2008). "Victoria Cup crews blend together" (PDF). IIHF. Retrieved 2009-01-27.
- ^ "Swede to become league's first European-trained official". Reuters. 2010-05-20. Retrieved 2010-05-21.
- ^ Jönsson, Kent (2006-09-20). "Proffsdomare ska höja statusen" (in Swedish). Sydsvenskan. Archived from the original on 2012-02-14. Retrieved 2009-01-27.