Jhonas Enroth
Ice Hockey Goaltender, World Championship Gold
Born
June 25th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A Swedish ice hockey player, recognized for contributions as a goaltender. Played for teams including the Dallas Stars and Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League (NHL). Achieved success on the international stage, securing a gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship. His career also included participation in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) before moving to the NHL.
Gold medal at the 2013 IIHF World Championship
Played for the Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars
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