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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