Vesa Toskala
Finnish ice hockey goaltender
Born
May 20th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Finland
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A professional ice hockey goaltender, Toskala played in the NHL primarily for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the San Jose Sharks. After beginning his career in Finland, he joined the NHL in 2003 and established himself as a reliable goaltender. Toskala represented Finland in international competitions, contributing to the national team's success. He finished his NHL career in 2010 and returned to play in Finland before retiring from professional hockey.
Played for San Jose Sharks in the NHL
Played for Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL
Represented Finland in international competitions
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