Håkan Algotsson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameUlf Håkan Göran•Algotsson
Used nameHåkan•Algotsson
Born5 August 1966 in Finja, Hässleholm, Skåne (SWE)
Measurements178 cm / 77 kg
AffiliationsFrölunda HC, Göteborg (SWE)
NOC Sweden
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

Goalie Håkan Algotsson started his career in 1983 with Tyringe SoSS. From 1988-99 Algotsson played with Västra Frölunda HC, before finishing his career playing one season with Starbulls Rosenheim in Germany and a final season back with Västra Frölunda. He never won a Swedish title, his best finish at the Swedish Championships being a runner-up with Västra Frölunda in 1996. Internationally, Algotsson played at two major international tournaments, winning gold at both the 1992 World Championships and 1994 Winter Olympics.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1994 Winter Olympics Ice Hockey (Ice Hockey) SWE Håkan Algotsson
Ice Hockey, Men (Olympic) Sweden 1 Gold