| Alex Caffi | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | August 12, 1990 Varese, Italy | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Goaltender | ||
| Catches | Left | ||
| AlpsHL team | VEU Feldkirch | ||
| National team |  | ||
| NHL Draft | Undrafted | ||
| Playing career | 2012–present | ||
Alex Caffi (born August 12, 1990) is an Italian ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for the VEU Feldkirch in the Alps Hockey League.
Caffi was named to the Italy national ice hockey team for competition at the 2014 IIHF World Championship. [1]
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