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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External links

• George Galbraith career statistics at EliteProspects.com
• George Galbraith career statistics at The Internet Hockey Database

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