Henrik Zetterberg
Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born
October 9th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A professional ice hockey player played primarily for the Detroit Red Wings in the NHL. Drafted by the Red Wings in 1999, Zetterberg quickly became an essential player for the team. He played a crucial role in leading the Red Wings to victory in the 2008 Stanley Cup Finals. Zetterberg captained the Red Wings from 2013 until his retirement in 2018, ending his career as one of the franchise’s top scorers. Internationally, Zetterberg represented Sweden, winning a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championships.
Winning the Stanley Cup in 2008
Captaining the Detroit Red Wings
Winning a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics
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