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| Marjan Gorenc | |||
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| Born | February 27, 1964 Ljubljana, Yugoslavia | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | ||
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Caught | Left | ||
| Played for | HK Olimpija Ljubljana HK MK Bled | ||
| National team |  Yugoslavia and Slovenia | ||
| Playing career | 1983–2000 | ||
Marjan Gorenc (born February 27, 1964 in Ljubljana, Yugoslavia) [1] is a retired Slovenian professional ice hockey player.
In 1983, Gorenc made his debut with HK Olimpija Ljubljana in the Yugoslav Ice Hockey League. He also played three seasons with HK MK Bled in the Slovenian Hockey League, before retiring in 2000.
Gorenc represented both Yugoslavia and Slovenia in international competitions. He participated in the World Championships, and the 1984 Winter Olympics.
He coached HDD Olimpija Ljubljana from 2000-2002.
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