Peter Popovic
Ice hockey player and coach in Sweden
Born
February 10th, 1968
57 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden, this individual played as a defenceman in professional ice hockey, notably for teams like Leksands IF and Brynäs IF. A successful career transitioned into coaching, where contributions were made to various teams in the Swedish leagues. After retiring as a player, the focus shifted to mentoring new talent in the sport, reflecting a commitment to developing the next generation of ice hockey players.
Played for Leksands IF
Coached in the Swedish leagues
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