Joa Elfsberg | |||
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Born | Valbo, Gästrikland, Sweden | 30 July 1979||
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb; 11 st 7 lb) | ||
Position | Forward | ||
Shot | Right | ||
Played for | Brynäs IF | ||
National team | Sweden | ||
Playing career | 1995–2011 | ||
Medal record |
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