Joakim Nordström

Ice hockey player with Stanley Cup title

Joakim Nordström - Ice hockey player with Stanley Cup title
Born

February 25th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A professional ice hockey player contributed to the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL. Played as a forward, participating in several key playoff games. Achieved a Stanley Cup championship with the Blackhawks in 2015. Also represented Sweden internationally in various competitions.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015

Played in over 300 NHL games

Represented Sweden in international ice hockey tournaments

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