Daniel Tjärnqvist

Ice hockey player, played for Team Sweden

Daniel Tjärnqvist - Ice hockey player, played for Team Sweden
Born

October 14th, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A Swedish ice hockey player played primarily as a defenseman. Career spanned from the 1990s to the late 2000s. Played in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) and the National Hockey League (NHL). Represented Sweden in international competitions, including the Winter Olympics and World Championships. Known for contributions to teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders.

Competed in the 2006 Winter Olympics

Played for the Chicago Blackhawks

Played for the New York Islanders

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