Jonas Gustavsson

Swedish ice hockey goaltender

Jonas Gustavsson - Swedish ice hockey goaltender
Born

October 24th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Played as a goaltender in professional ice hockey. Started the career in the Swedish Hockey League with Frolunda HC and later moved to North America, joining the NHL. Featured with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where notable performances took place. Also played for the Detroit Red Wings during tenure in the league. Achieved international success with the Swedish national team, earning a silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the World Championships.

Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs

Competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics

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