Leif Henriksson | |||
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Born |
[1] Karlskoga, Sweden[1] | 26 December 1943||
Died |
15 March 2019 Karlskoga, Sweden[1] | (aged 75)||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for |
IFK Bofors KB Karlskoga Västra Frölunda HC | ||
National team | Sweden | ||
Playing career | 1961–1977 |
Leif Gunnar "Blixten" Henriksson (26 December 1943 – 15 March 2019)[2] was a Swedish professional ice hockey player and coach. He spent most of his playing career with Frölunda HC. His nickname "Blixten" ("Lightning") referred to his skating strength.[3][4][5] He finished fourth in the team tournament at the 1968 Winter Olympics.[6]