Håkan Magnus Kahnberg (born 25 February 1980) is a

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former professional

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, who most notably played for

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(SHL). Kahnberg is a cousin of fellow Frölunda HC player

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Playing career

Kahnberg was eventually acquired by the St. Louis Blues and played for their

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affiliate the

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in 2006 only to return to the Swedish league that same year. On 31 March 2009, Kahnberg signed a two-year contract with

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. After two seasons with Brynäs, Kahnberg returned to Frölunda HC for the 2011–12 season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Kahnberg, Magnus 1980 births Brynäs IF players Carolina Hurricanes draft picks Frölunda HC players Living people Peoria Rivermen (AHL) players Swedish ice hockey right wingers Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in the United States