Saku Koivu
Ice hockey player and captain of Finland
Born
November 23rd, 1974
50 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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Born in 1974, this individual played in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens and the Anaheim Ducks. He was the captain of the Canadiens and the Finnish national team. Achievements include a gold medal at the 1995 IIHF World Championships and a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics. This player is recognized for his contributions to ice hockey in Finland and his leadership on and off the ice.
Captained the Montreal Canadiens
Won a gold medal at the 1995 IIHF World Championships
Led Finland to a silver medal at the 1994 Winter Olympics
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