Roger Nordström facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Roger Nordström |
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| Born | 27 April 1966 Malmö, Sweden |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Elitserien DEL team |
Malmö Redhawks Krefeld Pinguine |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| Playing career | 1990–2003 | ||
Roger Ola Nordström was born on April 27, 1966, in Malmö, Sweden. He is a former professional ice hockey player. Roger played as a Goaltender, which is the player who defends the goal.
He spent most of his career playing for the Malmö Redhawks team in Sweden. Later, from 1998 to 2003, he played for the German team Krefeld Pinguine.
Roger was also chosen to play for the Swedish national team. This happened during the 1992 Winter Olympics ice hockey tournament.
Roger Nordström's Hockey Achievements
Roger Nordström had a very successful career in ice hockey. He won many important awards and championships with his club teams and the national team.
Club Team Successes
Roger helped his teams achieve great things. He played a key role in their victories.
- 1985: His team, Malmö IF, moved up to Division 1. This was a higher league.
- 1990: Malmö IF was promoted again, this time to Elitserien. This is the top league in Sweden.
- 1992: Roger became a Swedish national champion with Malmö IF. This was a huge win!
- 1992: Malmö IF also won the IIHF European Cup. This made them champions of Europe.
- 1994: He won the Swedish national championship again with Malmö IF.
- 1994: Roger was named to the Swedish All Star Team. This means he was one of the best players in the league.
- 2003: He became a German national champion with the Krefeld Pinguine.
National Team Medals
Roger also represented Sweden on the world stage. He helped his country win medals in major tournaments.
- 1994: He won a bronze medal at the World Championship in Italy.
- 1995: He won a silver medal at the World Championship when it was held in Sweden.
