Leif Gunnar "Blixten" Henriksson (26 December 1943 – 15 March 2019)[1] 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.[2][3][4] He competed in the men's tournament at the 1968 Winter Olympics.[5]
Leif Henriksson | |||
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Born |
(1943-12-26)26 December 1943 Karlskoga, Sweden | ||
Died |
15 March 2019(2019-03-15) (aged 75) Karlskoga, Sweden | ||
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 |
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Playing career | 1961–1977 |
Henriksson died in March 2019.[6][7]
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