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Born | Herning, Denmark | 27 October 1986||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
Metal team Former teams | Herning Blue Fox Aalborg Pirates Rødovre Mighty Bulls Amarillo Gorillas Kassel Huskies Hokki LeKi Lukko SaPKo TuTo Lørenskog IK | ||
National team | ![]() | ||
Playing career | 2005–present |
Simon Nielsen (born 27 October 1986) is a Danish ice hockey professional goaltender who currently plays for Herning Blue Fox in the Metal Ligaen.
Simon is the younger brother of Frans Nielsen, who plays forward for the Detroit Red Wings. [1]
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