Leif Erik "Honken" Holmqvist (born 12 November 1942) is a retired Swedish ice hockeygoaltender. He is one of only three players to win the Golden Puck award twice, which he did while playing for AIK.[citation needed]
Leif Holmqvist
Leif Holmqvist in 1968
Born
(1942-11-12) 12 November 1942 (age 81) Gävle, Sweden
Holmqvist was named best goaltender at the 1969 IIHF World Championships.[2] After retiring from hockey, Holmqvist coached in the Norwegian National League.[2]
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