Simon Nielsen (ice hockey)

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Simon Nielsen
Simon Nielsen 1.jpg
Born (1986-10-27) 27 October 1986 (age 33)
Herning, Denmark
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 teamFlag of Denmark.svg  Denmark
Playing career 2005present

Simon Nielsen (born 27 October 1986) is a Danish ice hockey professional goaltender who currently plays for Herning Blue Fox in the Metal Ligaen.

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Personal life

Simon is the younger brother of Frans Nielsen, who plays forward for the Detroit Red Wings. [1]

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References

  1. "Frans Nielsen". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 22 October 2011.