Mattias Ekholm

Swedish ice hockey player, Nashville Predators

Mattias Ekholm - Swedish ice hockey player, Nashville Predators
Born

May 24th, 1990
34 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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