Sergei Zholtok

Latvian ice hockey player and forward

Sergei Zholtok - Latvian ice hockey player and forward
Born

December 2nd, 1972
52 years ago

Died

2004
21 years ago — 32 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Latvia

Links & References

Played professional ice hockey in various leagues, including the NHL. Competed for teams such as the Ottawa Senators and the Minnesota Wild. Represented Latvia in international competitions, including the IIHF World Championships.

Played for the Ottawa Senators in the NHL

Competed in multiple IIHF World Championships

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