Peter Åslin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Peter Åslin |
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| Born | 21 September 1962 Norrtälje, Sweden |
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| Died | 19 January 2012 (aged 49) Leksand, Sweden |
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| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | AIK Mora Leksand HV71 |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| NHL Draft | 125th overall, 1981 St. Louis Blues |
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| Playing career | 1980–1999 | ||
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| Representing Sweden |
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| Ice hockey | ||
| Winter Olympics | ||
| Bronze | 1988 Calgary | |
| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 1993 Germany | |
| Gold | 1992 Czechoslovakia | |
| Silver | 1990 Switzerland | |
| Silver | 1986 Soviet Union | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Gold | 1981 West Germany | |
| Swedish Championships | ||
| Gold | 1995 | |
| Gold | 1984 | |
| Gold | 1982 | |
Peter Karl Åslin was a famous Swedish ice hockey player. He was a goaltender, which means he was the player who stops the puck from going into the net. Peter played for the Swedish national team and won many medals. He was born on September 21, 1962, and passed away on January 19, 2012, at the age of 49.
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Peter Åslin: A Hockey Star
Peter Åslin was a talented ice hockey player from Sweden. He spent his career playing as a goaltender, a very important position on the team. Goaltenders are responsible for defending the goal and preventing the opposing team from scoring. Peter was known for his skill and dedication on the ice.
Early Career and First Gold
Peter Åslin began his international hockey journey with a big win. In 1981, he helped the Swedish team win the IIHF World U20 Championship. This was a huge achievement, as it was Sweden's only gold medal in this tournament for 31 years! It showed everyone that Peter was a rising star in the world of hockey.
Winning Swedish Championships
Throughout his career, Peter Åslin helped his teams win several national titles. He won three Swedish championships, which are major awards for hockey teams in Sweden.
- He won two championships with AIK, a team from Stockholm, in 1982 and 1984.
- Later, he won another championship with HV71, a team from Jönköping, in 1995.
Medals on the World Stage
Peter Åslin also had great success playing for the Swedish national team in major international tournaments. He earned medals in all four World Championships he played in:
- He won a gold medal in 1992 in Prague.
- He also won three silver medals in 1986, 1990, and 1993.
In addition to his World Championship medals, Peter also won an Olympic bronze medal at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary. He played a total of 91 games for the Swedish national team, showing his long-term commitment to his country's hockey program.
Later Life
Peter Åslin was married and had children. He passed away on January 19, 2012, in Leksand, Sweden. He is remembered as a great goaltender and a key part of many successful Swedish hockey teams.
