10 Facts About Fredrik Norrena

1.

Fredrik Jan Elis Norrena was born on November 29,1973 and is a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender.

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2.

Fredrik Norrena played 100 games in the National Hockey League with the Columbus Blue Jackets between 2006 and 2008.

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3.

Internationally Norrena played for the Finnish national team at five World Championships, winning one silver and one bronze medal, and the 2006 Winter Olympics, winning a silver medal.

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4.

Fredrik Norrena started his pro hockey career with TPS in the SM-liiga, winning four Finnish championships.

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5.

Fredrik Norrena has represented Finland numerous times in international play, including as number-two goaltender in the 2006 Winter Olympics and as number-one goaltender in the 2006 World Championships.

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6.

Fredrik Norrena set a team record by not allowing a goal in 155 minutes and 28 seconds of play.

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7.

Fredrik Norrena was not picked up by another team and was sent to Columbus' AHL affiliate in Syracuse.

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8.

In May 2012, Fredrik Norrena signed a one-year contract with Vaxjo Lakers of the SEL.

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9.

Fredrik Norrena later become a goaltending coach for TPS of the Finnish top-tier league SM-liiga since.

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10.

In June 2013, TPS announced that Fredrik Norrena would be their goaltender for the upcoming season and Urpo Ylonen would be their goaltending coach.

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