Christian Eklund
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Born
July 24, 1977
Haninge, Sweden
Height
5 ft 11.5 in (182 cm)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position
Left wing
| Christian Eklund | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Eklund in 2012. | |||
| Born |
July 24, 1977 Haninge, Sweden | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11.5 in (182 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Djurgårdens IF Augsburger Panther (DEL) | ||
| Playing career | 1998–2013 | ||
Christian Eklund (born July 24, 1977), nicknamed Fimpen ("the cigarette butt"), is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player.
He played a total of 429 Elitserien games as a left wing for Djurgårdens IF.[1] Eklund retired in 2013 after suffering a neck injury.[2] He was awarded player of the season for the 2010–11 season by Järnkaminerna, the official supporter club of Djurgården.[3]
Personal life
Eklund is father of William and Victor Eklund, who both played for Djurgården. William currently plays for the San Jose Sharks in the National Hockey League (NHL).[1][4]
