About Leif Holmqvist
Born 1942. Leif Holmqvist is a Swedish ice hockey player.
Leif Erik "Honken" Holmqvist (born 12 November 1942) is a retired Swedish ice hockey goaltender. He is one of only four players to win the Golden Puck award twice, which he did while playing for AIK.
Holmqvist played a season in England for the London Lions and one in the United States for the Indianapolis Racers.
He competed as a member of the Sweden men's national ice hockey team at the 1968 and 1972 Winter Olympics.
Holmqvist was named best goaltender at the 1969 IIHF World Championships. After retiring from hockey, Holmqvist coached in the Norwegian National League.
Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L T MIN GA SO GAA SV%1975–76Indianapolis Racers WHA19693 1079 54 03.00.896— — — — —— — — —
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Who is Leif Holmqvist?
Swedish ice hockey goaltender
When was Leif Holmqvist born?
Leif Holmqvist was born on 12 November 1942 in Gävle.
What is Leif Holmqvist's occupation?
Leif Holmqvist is an ice hockey player.
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Leif Holmqvist is Swedish.
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