Antti Pihlström
Finnish ice hockey player and forward
Born
October 22nd, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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Played professional ice hockey and competed in various leagues, including the NHL and Liiga. Instrumental in career development while playing for teams like the Nashville Predators and also JYP in Finland. Represented Finland in international competitions, contributing to the national team's efforts in multiple tournaments, including the IIHF World Championships.
Played for the Nashville Predators
Contributed to JYP's successes
Represented Finland in IIHF World Championships
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