Ake Andersson
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| Ake Andersson | |
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| Position | Forward/Defense |
| Teams | Hammarby IF |
| National team |  Sweden
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| Born | June 8, 1918, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | May 11, 1982, Sodertalje, Sweden |
| Playing Career | 1934 – 1957 |
Ake Gustav "Plutten" Andersson (June 8, 1918 - May 11, 1982) was a Swedish hockey player. He was a long-time member of the Swedish National Team. He represented his country at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics, finishing fourth in 1948 and winning a bronze medal in 1952. Andersson also competed at seven World Championships.
He was the captain of the Swedish national team from 1945 until his retirement in 1954. Andersson managed Hammarby Fotboll in 1951. He won six Swedish ice hockey titles with Hammarby IF (1936, 1937, 1942, 1943, 1945, 1951), starting as a forward and the leading goalscorer of the 1936 championships, and then changing to defenseman in the 1940s.
Statistics
| Years | # | GP | Goals | Assists | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1948-1952 | 2 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| World Championships | 1938-1954 | 7 | 41 | 10 | 6 | 16 |