About Göte Wälitalo
Born 1956. Göte Wälitalo is a Swedish ice hockey player.
Göte Emil Wälitalo (born July 18, 1956) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender.
Wälitalo began his career with his hometown team Kiruna AIF before joining IF Björklöven in 1980. He would spend the next eight season with Björklöven before retiring in 1988. He later head coach of Team Kiruna, IF Björklöven's J20 team and Tegs SK. He also became an assistant coach of Sweden's under-18 team as well as a goaltending coach for Björklöven and Vännäs HC.
Walitalo also played for the Swedish national team and won a bronze medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
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Who is Göte Wälitalo?
Olympic ice hockey player
When was Göte Wälitalo born?
Göte Wälitalo was born on 18 July 1956 in Kiruna.
What is Göte Wälitalo's occupation?
Göte Wälitalo is an ice hockey player.
What nationality is Göte Wälitalo?
Göte Wälitalo is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Göte Wälitalo. https://biography.guide/gote-walitalo/
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