Lars-Eric Lundvall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lars-Eric Lundvall |
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Lars-Eric Lundvall in the mid 1960's
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| Born | 3 April 1934 Karlskoga, Sweden |
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| Died | 8 April 2020 (aged 86) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Left wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shot | Left | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Played for | IFK Bofors Södertälje SK Västra Frölunda IF |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| Playing career | 1952–1968 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lars-Eric Lundvall (born April 3, 1934 – died April 8, 2020) was a famous Swedish ice hockey player and coach. He played as a left wing. Lundvall was known for his amazing skills on the ice.
He played in 195 international matches for Sweden. He scored 79 goals between 1956 and 1965. During this time, he won many important medals. These included five World Championship medals and ten European Championship medals. He helped Sweden win gold at the World and European Championships in 1957 and 1962.
Lundvall also played in three Olympic Games. He competed in 1956, 1960, and 1964. His best Olympic result was a silver medal in 1964.
A Champion on the Ice
Lars-Eric Lundvall had a very successful career. He played for several Swedish clubs. He was a key player for his teams.
Winning Swedish Titles
Lundvall won two Swedish championships during his career. He won his first title with Södertälje SK in 1956. Later, he won another championship with Västra Frölunda IF in 1965. These wins showed his importance to his club teams.
He was also recognized as one of the best players in Sweden. He was chosen for the Swedish all-star team twice. This happened in 1959 and 1960.
Medals for Sweden
Lars-Eric Lundvall was a big part of the Swedish national team. He helped them win many medals.
- World Championship Gold: He won a gold medal in 1962. This was a huge achievement for Sweden.
- World Championship Silver: He also won a silver medal in 1963.
- World Championship Bronze: Lundvall earned three bronze medals. These were in 1957, 1958, and 1965.
- Olympic Silver: He won a silver medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics. This was a proud moment for him and his country.
Life After Hockey
After his playing career ended in 1968, Lundvall stayed involved in hockey. He became a coach. He coached his last club, Västra Frölunda IF.
Outside of hockey, he also ran a gas station. He owned it with his longtime teammate, Ronald Pettersson. Lars-Eric Lundvall passed away in 2020. He was 86 years old. He is remembered as a true legend of Swedish ice hockey.
