| Gaston Furrer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | May 10, 1945 Staldenried, Switzerland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| National team |  Switzerland | ||
| Playing career | 1964–1972 | ||
Gaston Furrer (born May 10, 1945 in Staldenried, Switzerland) is a former Swiss ice hockey player who played for the Switzerland men's national ice hockey team at the 1964 and 1972 Olympics.
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