Gusten Törnqvist Explained

Played For:Luleå HF
Frölunda HC
Position:Goaltender
Catches:Left
Height Ft:5
Height In:8
Weight Lb:179
Birth Date:June 27, 1982
Birth Place:Luleå, Sweden
Career Start:2003
Career End:2012

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

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drömdebuten. Johannesson. Henning. 2003-10-10. Aftonbladet. Swedish. 2010-07-18.