Bengt-Åke Gustafsson

Ice hockey player and coach, 1987 World Champion

Bengt-Åke Gustafsson - Ice hockey player and coach, 1987 World Champion
Born

March 23rd, 1958
66 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey in Sweden and the NHL. Competed with the Swedish national team, contributing to the victory at the 1987 World Championship. After retiring as a player, transitioned into coaching roles, including stints in the Swedish Hockey League and the national team. Led teams in various leagues and gained recognition for developing talent.

Played for Swedish national team in 1987 World Championship victory

Coached teams in the Swedish Hockey League

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