Mats Näslund

Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion

Mats Näslund - Ice hockey player, Stanley Cup champion
Born

October 31st, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Born in Sweden, played professional ice hockey primarily as a left winger. Played in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. Contributed to the Canadiens' victory in the 1993 Stanley Cup, securing one of the sport's top honors. Also represented Sweden in international competitions, achieving success at the World Championships and the Winter Olympic Games.

Won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993

Represented Sweden in the 1980 and 1984 Winter Olympics

Contributed to Sweden's success at the World Championships

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