Patrik Sylvegård (born July 10, 1966) is a former
ice hockey
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player, currently working as the
CEO
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for
Malmö Redhawks
The Malmö Redhawks (colloquially referred to simply as Malmö or by past abbreviation MIF) are a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Malmö which plays in the SHL, with Malmö Arena as the venue for home games.
The history of the te ...
of the
SHL. During his career he represented three teams:
Örebro IK
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,
Malmö Redhawks
The Malmö Redhawks (colloquially referred to simply as Malmö or by past abbreviation MIF) are a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Malmö which plays in the SHL, with Malmö Arena as the venue for home games.
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and
Limhamn Limeburners HC.
He has current record of most goals scored in
Malmö Redhawks
The Malmö Redhawks (colloquially referred to simply as Malmö or by past abbreviation MIF) are a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Malmö which plays in the SHL, with Malmö Arena as the venue for home games.
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with 171 goals
Playing career
He is one of
Malmö Redhawks
The Malmö Redhawks (colloquially referred to simply as Malmö or by past abbreviation MIF) are a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Malmö which plays in the SHL, with Malmö Arena as the venue for home games.
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most outstanding players of all time. He is known for his resolute, tough style of play.
He has won the
Elitserien
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(SEL) two times in 1991-92 and 1993–94. He has also won the
IIHF European Champions Cup
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once in 1993.
Malmö Redhawks
The Malmö Redhawks (colloquially referred to simply as Malmö or by past abbreviation MIF) are a Swedish professional ice hockey team based in Malmö which plays in the SHL, with Malmö Arena as the venue for home games.
The history of the te ...
has retired his No. 18 jersey.
Career statistics
References
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1966 births
Living people
Malmö Redhawks players
Swedish ice hockey right wingers
Ice hockey people from Örebro