Karl-Gustav Kaisla
Finnish ice hockey official
About Karl-Gustav Kaisla
Lived 1943 – 2012 (aged 68). Karl-Gustav Kaisla was a Finnish ice hockey player, ice hockey official and referee.
Karl-Gustav Kaisla (4 October 1943 in Helsinki – 21 September 2012 in Helsinki) was a Finnish ice hockey referee. He officiated in three World Championships and in one Olympic Tournament.
He was the referee for the Miracle on Ice game on February 22 1980, when the United States faced the Soviet Union during the 1980 Olympic Games at Lake Placid.
After his active hockey career was finished, Kaisla worked as a supervisor of other referees.
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Who was Karl-Gustav Kaisla?
Finnish ice hockey official
When was Karl-Gustav Kaisla born?
Karl-Gustav Kaisla was born on 4 October 1943 in Helsinki.
When did Karl-Gustav Kaisla die?
Karl-Gustav Kaisla died on 21 September 2012 in Helsinki.
What was Karl-Gustav Kaisla's occupation?
Karl-Gustav Kaisla was an ice hockey player, ice hockey official and referee.
What nationality was Karl-Gustav Kaisla?
Karl-Gustav Kaisla was Finnish.
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