Mikael Burakovsky

Mikael Burakovsky (born June 23, 1977) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who played 16 seasons as a professional, including 111 games in the top Swedish league Elitserien between 1995 and 1997.

Mikael Burakovsky
Born (1977-06-23) June 23, 1977
Malmö, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Malmö Redhawks
VIK Västerås HK
NHL Draft Undrafted
Playing career 19942010

Personal life

Burakovsky's father, Benny, (who died on December 14, 2007, at the age of 64) was a hockey coach.[1] Mikael's brother Robert was also a professional hockey player, and Mikael's nephew, André, was a top-rated prospect who was selected by the Washington Capitals in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche.[2][3]

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