Viktor Stålberg
Ice hockey player with Stanley Cup win

Born
January 17th, 1986
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Sweden
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A professional ice hockey player from Sweden. Played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for teams including the Chicago Blackhawks, where a Stanley Cup was secured in 2013. Contributed to the team as a skilled winger, displaying notable speed and scoring ability throughout the career.
Won the Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2013
Played for the New York Rangers and the Toronto Maple Leafs
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