Mikael Tellqvist
Swedish ice hockey goaltender
Born
September 19th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Played professional ice hockey as a goaltender in several leagues including the NHL and European leagues. Started career in the Swedish Hockey League before moving to North America. Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL and also played for teams in the Finnish and Swedish leagues. Participated in international competitions, contributing to national team efforts.
Played for the Toronto Maple Leafs
Competed in the Swedish Hockey League
Represented Sweden in international competitions
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