David Rautio (born July 29, 1985) is a Swedish professional former

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. He last played for

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in the

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Playing career

Rautio played youth hockey and has played a large part of his professional career with his hometown club, Luleå HF, of the then Elitserien. He joined Linköping from Luleå, on a two-year contract on April 16, 2014. Rautio played three seasons with

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before leaving as a free agent following the 2018–19 season. On 23 April 2019, he returned for a third stint with original club, Luleå HF, signing a two-year contract. During the 2020–21 season, Rautio would transfer for a second stint with

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. On 24 April 2022, Rautio extended his career in the SHL, by agreeing to a one-year contract with Timrå IK for the

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season. Assuming backup duties, Rautio made just 5 appearances with Timrå IK before opting to leave and sign for the remainder of the season with Swiss NL club, SCL Tigers, on 9 February 2023.

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* 1985 births Living people Almtuna IS players Brynäs IF players IK Oskarshamn players Lillehammer IK players Linköping HC players Luleå HF players SCL Tigers players Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in Norway Swedish ice hockey goaltenders Ice hockey people from Luleå Timrå IK players {{Sweden-icehockey-goaltender-stub