Calvin Berle Swenson (April 16, 1948 – January 1, 2014) was a

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Early life

Swenson was born in

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Playing career

Swenson played 102 games in the

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Death

Swenson died suddenly on January 1, 2014, aged 65.

Awards and achievements

* MJHL First All-Star Team (1967) * WCJHL Second All-Star Team (1968) *In 1970, he scored the fastest hat trick in the Central Hockey League's history, in 1 minute, 44 seconds.

References

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* 1948 births 2014 deaths Brandon Wheat Kings players Canadian ice hockey forwards Flin Flon Bombers players Ice hockey people from Saskatchewan Winnipeg Jets (WHA) players {{canada-icehockey-winger-1940s-stub