Ulf Thors

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Ulf Thors
Born (1952-06-14) 14 June 1952 (age 70)
Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Centre
Shot Left
Played for Modo Hockey
Playing career 19731984

Ulf Thors (born 14 June 1952) is a former ice hockey player and coach who played for Modo Hockey in the 1970s. He won the Elitserien playoffs and became Swedish champion with Modo in 1979. He later became head coach for Modo in 1989.

Career statistics

   Regular season   Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
1976–77 Modo Hockey SEL 368182634
1977–78Modo HockeySEL351392238
1981–82Modo HockeySEL3511132436
SEL totals106324072108


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