Pär Lindholm

Swedish ice hockey player and center

Pär Lindholm - Swedish ice hockey player and center
Born

October 5th, 1991
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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Played professional ice hockey primarily as a center. Started career in the Swedish Hockey League, competing with teams such as Skellefteå AIK. Transitioned to the NHL, joining the Toronto Maple Leafs and later the Winnipeg Jets. Participated in international competitions representing Sweden. Contributed to team efforts in various tournaments.

Played for Skellefteå AIK in the SHL

Competed with Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL

Represented Sweden in international tournaments

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