Gusten Törnqvist

Gusten Axel Stefansson Törnqvist (born June 27, 1982) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender.

Gusten Törnqvist
Born (1982-06-27) June 27, 1982
Luleå, Sweden
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Playing career 20032012

Playing career

Törnqvist played junior hockey for his hometown team Luleå HF. For the 2002–03 season Törnqvist was brought up to Luleå's Elitserien team where he served as backup to Daniel Henriksson. He made his debut in Elitserien the following season on October 9, 2003, when Luleå defeated Modo Hockey 3–2 in a shootout.[1] Due to recurring problems with knees and hips Törnqvist retired from ice hockey after the 2011-12 season. His last team was Asplöven HC who advanced to the Swedish second league the following season.

References

  1. Johannesson, Henning (2003-10-10). "Drömdebuten". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2010-07-18.
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