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
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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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