Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Name Kent-Erik Andersson Career end 1986 Playing career Career start 1970 | NHL Draft Undrafted Weight 84 kg Shot Right Role Ice hockey player Position Winger | |
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Born 24 May 1951 (age 73) Orebro, SWE ( 1951-05-24 ) Played for |
Kent-Erik Andersson (born 24 May 1951 in Örebro, Sweden) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey right winger who played seven seasons in the National Hockey League for the Minnesota North Stars and New York Rangers.
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Playing career
Andersson played seven seasons in the NHL, five with the Minnesota North Stars and two with the New York Rangers. In his native Sweden he played for Färjestads BK, and in his last game with them won the Swedish Championship in 1986. After that season, he was forced to retire due to an eye injury. He also played for the Swedish National team and in 1977 he got a silver medal at the World Championship.
Awards and achievements
1977 silver medalist - World Championships
International play
Team Sweden - 1981 Canada Cup
References
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