Kent-Erik Andersson (born 24 May 1951) is a Swedish former professional

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who played seven seasons in the

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for the

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and

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Playing career

Andersson played seven seasons in the

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, five with the

and two with the

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"Kent-Erik Andersson New York Rangers"
Retrieved on 15 May 2013. In his native Sweden he played for Färjestads BK, and in his last game with them won the Swedish Championship in 1986. After that season, he was forced to retire due to an eye injury. He also played for the Swedish National team and in 1977 he got a silver medal at the World Championship.

Awards and achievements

1977 silver medalist - World Championships

Records

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

International play

Team Sweden -

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Andersson, Kent-Erik 1951 births Living people Färjestad BK players Minnesota North Stars players New York Rangers players Ice hockey people from Örebro Swedish ice hockey right wingers Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in the United States Undrafted National Hockey League players