Tobias Enström

Ice Hockey Player, NHL Defenseman

Tobias Enström - Ice Hockey Player, NHL Defenseman
Born

November 5th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Sweden

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A Swedish ice hockey player, played primarily as a defenseman in the National Hockey League (NHL). Career spanned from 2003 to 2018, with a significant tenure with the Atlanta Thrashers and later with the Winnipeg Jets. Contributed to the team's efforts in multiple seasons and was recognized for strong defensive skills and offensive contributions from the blue line.

Played for the Atlanta Thrashers

Accumulated over 400 NHL games

Represented Sweden in international competitions

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