Markus Mattsson | |||
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Born |
Suoniemi, Finland |
July 30, 1957 ||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
Weight | 182 lb (83 kg; 13 st 0 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Caught | Right | ||
Played for |
NHL Winnipeg Jets Minnesota North Stars Los Angeles Kings WHA Quebec Nordiques Winnipeg Jets SM-liiga Ilves Tappara |
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National team | Finland | ||
NHL Draft | 87th overall, 1977 New York Islanders |
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WHA Draft | 57th overall, 1977 Houston Aeros |
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Playing career | 1973–1987 |
Markus Rainer Mattsson (born July 30, 1957 in Suoniemi, Finland) is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. He was one of the first goaltenders in the NHL from Finland. He is also the goalie who ended Wayne Gretzky's 51-game point streak in 1983–84.
Markus has a son, Niklas, who played ice hockey for Ilves and Suomi-sarja-team HC Montreal Tampere.