Jere Lehtinen

Finnish ice hockey player and champion

Jere Lehtinen - Finnish ice hockey player and champion
Born

June 24th, 1973
51 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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