Mikael Burakovsky
| Mikael Burakovsky | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
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 | 1994–2010 | ||
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.
Personal
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 (born February 9, 1995), is a top-rated prospect who was selected by the Washington Capitals, for whom he now plays, in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[2][3]
References
- ↑ http://www.eliteprospects.com/staff.php?staff=7912
- ↑ "Andre Burakovsky prospect profile". HockeysFuture.com. 2013-05-15. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ http://www.tsn.ca/draftcentre/feature/?id=9600
External links
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