Karim Kerbouche
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| Born | January 16, 1982 London, England UK |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb) |
| Position | Forward |
| Shoots | Right |
| ENIHL team Former teams |
Streatham Bruins Lee Valley Lions |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
Karim Kerbouche (born January 16, 1982) is an ice hockey player, widely recognised as the creator of Algerian ice hockey.[1][2] In 2008 Kerbouche saw his dream come true as Algeria national ice hockey team took to the ice for the first time in the Arab Cup of Ice Hockey, Kerbouche scoring Algeria's first goal against the Morocco national ice hockey team.[3] As the Algerian ice hockey programme expanded the Association Algerienne de Ice et Inline Hockey was formed. More staff were brought in to fill management roles, while Kerbouche became Director and continued as a player.[1]
As well as continuing to work on the Algerian hockey programme, Kerbouche has put into action the Arab Ice Hockey Association aimed at aiding the progress of ice hockey in the Arab World.[citation needed] He is also working on community projects based in London, aimed at introducing the sport to young Algerians growing up in Britain.[1]
In 2009 Kerbouche Signed for Lee Valley Lions in the ENIHL.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c You are widely considered the creator of Algerian ice hockey, is this true?, Karim Kerbouche Interview on official AAIIH website.
- ^ But the man who worked for over two years to form the Algerian team is Karim Kerbouche, Gulf News Article.
- ^ You scored Algeria’s first goal against Morocco in the 2008 Arab Cup, how did that feel?, Karim Kerbouche Interview on official AAIIH website.
[edit] External links
- Karim Kerbouche's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Karim Kerbouche Official Twitter
- Karim Kerbouche Facebook Fan Page
- Algerian Ice & Inline Hockey Association Website
- Prohockeynews.com article
- The Hockey News article
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