Emilia Ramboldt facts for kids
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Emilia Ramboldt in February 2016
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| Born | 31 August 1988 Sollentuna, Sweden |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | |||||||||
| Weight | 157 lb (71 kg; 11 st 3 lb) | |||||||||
| Position | Defence | |||||||||
| Shoots | Left | |||||||||
| Played for | Linköping HC AIK IF Segeltorps IF Minnesota State Mavericks |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| Playing career | 2001–present | |||||||||
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Emilia Ingrid Maria Andersson Ramboldt, born on August 31, 1988, is a talented Swedish ice hockey player. She plays as a defence player, helping protect her team's goal. Emilia was a key part of the Swedish national team for twelve years. During this time, she played in eight IIHF Women's World Championships. She also represented Sweden at the Winter Olympics in 2010, 2014, and 2018. Emilia Ramboldt was even named the best player in the Riksserien league for the 2014–15 season.
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Emilia's Ice Hockey Journey
Emilia Ramboldt was born in Sollentuna, Sweden, on August 31, 1988. Sollentuna is a town near Stockholm. When she was a child, Emilia spent a lot of time at the ice rink. This was because three of her brothers played ice hockey. She once asked her mom if she could try figure skating. But her mom encouraged her to play ice hockey instead.
Starting Young in Hockey
Emilia's first ice hockey club was Gillbo IF. A famous NHL player, Patric Hörnqvist, also started at this club. Even though they were not on the same team, Emilia and Patric often played pick-up games. They would play at the Gillbo ice rink with other kids from their neighborhood. This included Emilia's younger brothers.
Playing College Hockey in the USA
Emilia went to college in the United States. She played for the Minnesota State Mavericks team. In her first year, she scored 18 points. Nine of these points came when her team had a power play. A power play is when the other team has fewer players on the ice. She was the top-scoring first-year player on her team. She was also the second-highest scoring defence player overall.
Emilia's Personal Life
Emilia Andersson married Anna Ramboldt in Linköping, Sweden, on June 13, 2015. Anna is from Minnesota in the United States. She went to Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. There, she played fastpitch softball as an infielder for her school team. She also studied criminal justice. Emilia and Anna met through a friend in 2012. They started dating soon after. Their son, Walter, was born in 2017.
Playing for Sweden's National Team
Emilia Andersson played in the Swedish Champion Cup. Her team finished first in the 2006–07 season. They then finished second in the 2007–08 season. She was also on the Swedish team for the 4 Nations Tournament in December 2015. This tournament brings together national teams from four different countries.
Awards and Honors
- 2008–09 Minnesota State Mavericks Rookie of the Year
