Ronalds Ķēniņš

Latvian ice hockey player with international experience

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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