Mattias Janmark
Swedish Ice Hockey Player, NHL Forward
Born
December 8th, 1992
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A professional ice hockey player from Sweden, competed in the National Hockey League (NHL) primarily as a forward. Played for teams such as the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights. Contributed to the team's performance in playoff matches and regular season games, showcasing skills as a strong offensive player and reliable teammate. Achieved recognition for efforts during the NHL playoffs.
Played for the Dallas Stars in the NHL
Competed with the Vegas Golden Knights
Participated in the 2020 NHL Playoffs
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