Siim Liivik
Estonian ice hockey player, national team member
Born
February 14th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Estonia
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Liivik competed in international ice hockey representing Estonia. Born in 1988, he played primarily as a center and contributed to the growth of the sport in his home country. Throughout his career, he was a staple on the Estonian national team, participating in various international competitions including the IIHF World Championships.
Played for the Estonian national ice hockey team
Competed in multiple IIHF World Championships
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