Peter "Pekka" Lindmark (born 8 November 1956) is a Swedish former

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. During his career he represented three teams in

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, Färjestads BK and

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. He also had a successful international career, representing the Swedish National Team in several international tournaments, including the

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(where he won a gold medal in 1987), and the

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in 1981, 1984 and 1987. He was also awarded the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) award for best goaltender in the world twice (1981 and 1986).

Awards

* Caps: 174 * Two time World champion: 1987 and 1991 * 1984 Canada Cup runner up * 1992 European club champion with

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* Four time Swedish champion (1986 & 1988 with Färjestads BK and 1992 & 1994 with Malmö IF)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Lindmark, Peter 1956 births Living people People from Kiruna Municipality Färjestad BK players Ice hockey players at the 1988 Winter Olympics Malmö Redhawks players Olympic bronze medalists for Sweden Olympic ice hockey players of Sweden Swedish ice hockey goaltenders Timrå IK players Olympic medalists in ice hockey Medalists at the 1988 Winter Olympics Sportspeople from Norrbotten County