Jere Lehtinen
Finnish ice hockey player and champion
Born
June 24th, 1973
52 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A professional ice hockey player, played primarily as a winger. Made a significant contribution to the Dallas Stars in the National Hockey League (NHL). Helped lead the team to a Stanley Cup Championship in 1999. Represented Finland in international competitions, securing a bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics and a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Won the Stanley Cup with Dallas Stars in 1999
Secured bronze medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics
Secured silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics
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