Leif Henriksson
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Died
15 March 2019 (aged 75)
Karlskoga, Sweden[1]
Height
6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight
172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
| Leif Henriksson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
| Born |
26 December 1943[1] | ||
| Died |
15 March 2019 (aged 75) Karlskoga, Sweden[1] | ||
| 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 |
 Sweden | ||
| Playing career | 1961–1977 | ||
Leif Gunnar "Blixten" Henriksson (26 December 1943 – 15 March 2019)[2] 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.[3][4][5] He finished fourth in the team tournament at the 1968 Winter Olympics.[6]
