Bio
- Became a goalie at age 8 when his identical-twin brother Joel volunteered him for the position.
- Won the Honken Trophy, Sweden's top goaltender award, in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
- Given the nickname "King Henrik" during his first season with the New York Rangers (2005-06) due to his stellar play.
- Led Sweden's hockey team to a gold medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- Won the Vezina Trophy in 2012.
- First goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in each of his first seven seasons.
- Part owner of Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs in New York's Tribeca neighborhood.
Henrik LundqvistMarch 2, 1982 (age 42)Åre, Sweden
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Bio
- Became a goalie at age 8 when his identical-twin brother Joel volunteered him for the position.
- Won the Honken Trophy, Sweden's top goaltender award, in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
- Given the nickname "King Henrik" during his first season with the New York Rangers (2005-06) due to his stellar play.
- Led Sweden's hockey team to a gold medal in the 2006 Winter Olympics.
- Won the Vezina Trophy in 2012.
- First goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in each of his first seven seasons.
- Part owner of Tiny's & the Bar Upstairs in New York's Tribeca neighborhood.
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