Björn Bjurling (born 21 August 1979 in

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) is a Swedish professional

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, currently without a contract. He was drafted in the ninth round of the

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, 274th overall, by the

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* 1979 births AIK IF players Brynäs IF players Edmonton Oilers draft picks Djurgårdens IF (men's hockey) players Living people Ice hockey people from Stockholm Södertälje SK players Swedish expatriate ice hockey people Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Norway Swedish ice hockey goaltenders Vålerenga Ishockey players {{Sweden-icehockey-goaltender-stub