Ronalds Ķēniņš
Latvian ice hockey player with international experience
Born
February 28th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Latvia
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Competed as a professional ice hockey player starting in 2008. Played for several teams in various leagues, including spells in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) and the American Hockey League (AHL). Represented Latvia in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships. Demonstrated skills as a forward, contributing to both club success and national representation.
Competed in the IIHF World Championships
Played in the KHL for Dinamo Riga
Played for the Hartford Wolf Pack in the AHL
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