Göte Wälitalo
Göte Emil Wälitalo (born July 18, 1956) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender.
| Göte Wälitalo | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
July 18, 1956 Kiruna, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb) | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | IF Björklöven | ||
| National team |
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| Playing career | 1973–1988 | ||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Representing | ||
| Men’s Ice Hockey | ||
.svg.png){kind=icon} | 1984 Sarajevo | Team |
Wälitalo began his career with his hometown team Kiruna AIF before joining IF Björklöven in 1980. He would spend the next eight season with Björklöven before retiring in 1988. He later head coach of Team Kiruna, IF Björklöven's J20 team and Tegs SK. He also became an assistant coach of Sweden's under-18 team as well as a goaltending coach for Björklöven and Vännäs HC.
Walitalo also played for the Swedish national team and won a bronze medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.[1]
External links
Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
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