Mattias Ekholm
Swedish ice hockey player, Nashville Predators
Born
May 24th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Born in 1990, this ice hockey player played as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Starting his professional career in Sweden, he later joined the Nashville Predators. The player participated in the Stanley Cup Finals, contributing to the team's defensive lineup during significant playoff runs.
Played for the Nashville Predators in the NHL
Competed in the Stanley Cup Finals
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