Jonas Bergqvist

Swedish ice hockey player and Olympian

Jonas Bergqvist - Swedish ice hockey player and Olympian
Born

September 26th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Played professional ice hockey during the late 1980s and 1990s. Represented Sweden in international competitions, contributing to the national team's performance. Competed in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils and played for several teams in the Swedish leagues, notably the Malmö Redhawks. Achieved success in the Swedish Ice Hockey League and earned recognition as a skilled forward.

Competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics

Played for New Jersey Devils in the NHL

Won multiple championships in Swedish hockey leagues

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