Fredrik Modin
Swedish ice hockey forward and champion
Born
October 8th, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Played professional ice hockey in the NHL and international leagues. Debuted in the NHL with the Toronto Maple Leafs and later played for the Tampa Bay Lightning, where contributions helped secure a Stanley Cup championship in 2004. Represented Sweden in multiple international competitions, including World Championships and the Winter Olympics. Retired from professional play with a career spanning over a decade.
Won the Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004
Competed in the Winter Olympics for Sweden in 2006
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs and several other NHL teams
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