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  • New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Matt Read. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE
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    • Henrik Lundqvist

    Lundqvist during the 2011-12 NHL Season
    Born (1982-03-02) 2 March 1982 (age 30)
    Åre, Sweden
    Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
    Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
    Position Goaltender
    Catches Left
    NHL team
    Former teams    		 New York Rangers
    Frölunda HC (SEL)
    National team  Sweden
    NHL Draft 205th overall, 2000
    New York Rangers
    Playing career 2001–present

    Henrik Lundqvist ([ˈhɛnrɪk ˈlɵndkvɪst]; born 2 March 1982) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was nominated for the Vezina Trophy in his first three seasons in the NHL, finishing third all three times, and is the only goaltender in NHL history to record 30 wins in each of his first seven seasons. His dominating play during his rookie season resulted in the New York media and Rangers fans giving him the nickname "King Henrik". During the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, he led the Swedish men's team to their second Olympic gold medal.

    Before joining the Rangers, Lundqvist played for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Elitserien. During his years in Sweden, he developed into the league's finest goaltender, winning the Honken Trophy three consecutive seasons; 2003, 2004 and 2005. In 2005 he also won two of the most prestigious awards in Swedish ice hockey, the Golden Puck and the Golden Helmet.

    Lundqvist is considered a butterfly style goalie, though unorthodox because of the aggressive way he performs the butterfly. He is best known for his sensational quickness, athleticism and strong positional play.


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