Carl Söderberg
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born
October 12th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Played as a center in the National Hockey League (NHL) for several teams including the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins. Achieved success with the Boston Bruins, winning the Stanley Cup in 2011. Notable for his skilled offensive play and contributions in various playoff runs.
Won the Stanley Cup with Boston Bruins in 2011
Scored 14 points in 25 playoff games
Played for Team Sweden in international competitions
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