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Karl-Sören Hedlund

1938 – 2021

Swedish ice hockey player

Ice hockey player
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About Karl-Sören Hedlund

Lived 1938 – 2021 (aged 83). Karl-Sören Hedlund was a Swedish ice hockey player.

Karl-Sören "Kalle" Hedlund (January 28, 1938 – September 26, 2021 ) was a Swedish ice hockey forward. He was known for being a member of the "Mosquito Line" on Skellefteå AIK together with Anders Andersson and Eilert Määttä. While both Andersson and Määttä won World Championships gold, Kalle's highest accolade was a bronze medal in 1958.

Team Sweden in November 1958, from the left, standing: Lasse Björn, Karl-Sören "Kalle" Hedlund, Einar Granath, Sigge Bröms, Nils "Double-Nisse" Nilsson, Carl-Göran "Lill-Stöveln" Öberg, Göran Lysén, Uno "Garvis" Öhrlund, Roland "Rolle" Stoltz; front row: Sven "Tumba" Johansson, Hasse Svedberg, Yngve Johansson, Roland "Sura-Pelle" Pettersson, Vilgot "Ville" Larsson and Rune Gudmundsson.

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Important facts

Born
28 January 1938
Birth century
20th century
Died
26 September 2021
Occupation
Ice hockey player
Nationality
Sweden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl-Sören Hedlund?

Swedish ice hockey player

When was Karl-Sören Hedlund born?

Karl-Sören Hedlund was born on 28 January 1938.

When did Karl-Sören Hedlund die?

Karl-Sören Hedlund died on 26 September 2021.

What was Karl-Sören Hedlund's occupation?

Karl-Sören Hedlund was an ice hockey player.

What nationality was Karl-Sören Hedlund?

Karl-Sören Hedlund was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl-Sören Hedlund

· Wikidata: Q5796079

· DBpedia: Karl-Sören Hedlund

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