Olli Jokinen (born December 5, 1978 in Kuopio, Finland) is a professional ice hockey centre. He has been the captain of the Florida Panthers since 2003, and broke the team record for most game-winning goals (24) on October 21, 2006. The record was previously held by Pavel Bure. Jokinen was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft as the 3rd overall pick. He played parts of two seasons for the Kings after coming across from Europe, …

Anže Kopitar is a Slovenian professional hockey player. He was the 11th overall draft pick by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Kopitar is the first Slovenian-born player in the NHL. According to the NHL's European Scouting Service, Kopitar was the number one European draft prospect in 2005; he played in the Swedish Elitserien for Södertälje SK, until he went to North America in 2006. Kopitar made his NHL debut on October 6, 2006, …

Chris Ferraro (Born on January 24, 1973 in Port Jefferson, New York) is a former NHL hockey player and current DEL player who, along with his twin brother, Peter Ferraro, became the first set of identical twins to play on the same NHL team: the New York Rangers in the 1995-1996 NHL hockey season. Chris Ferraro was the later of the Ferraro twins to be drafted into the NHL. He was drafted in the fourth round (#85 overall) in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.

Todd White (born May 21, 1975 in Kanata, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey player for the Atlanta Thrashers. He played junior hockey for the Kanata Valley Lazers of the CJHL before heading to Clarkson University on a scholarship. As a senior, he was a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award. Todd White signed as a free agent with the Chicago Blackhawks on August 6, 1997. That year, he made his NHL debut and scored his first goal.

Peter Ferraro (born January 24, 1973 in Port Jefferson, New York) is a NHL hockey player who, along with his twin brother, Chris Ferraro, became the first set of identical twins to play on the same NHL team, (the New York Rangers) in the 1995-1996 NHL hockey season. Peter Ferraro was the first of the Ferraro twins to be drafted into the NHL in the first round (#24 overall) in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.

Bert Robertsson is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the tenth round, 254th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. Most recently, he played in the Swedish elite league for Södertälje SK. While his natural position was on the blueline, Robertsson spent much of his NHL career on the wing. While he was lacking in puck skills and offensive ability, his work ethic, in-your-face style of play, …

Anders Eldebrink (born 1960 in Marjarv, Norrbotten, Sweden was an ice hockey defenceman in the Swedish Elite League in the 1970's and 80's. He also played 165 games for the Swedish national team. Eldebrink began his career at age 16 in 1976 in the Swedish Elite League. Playing for Sodertalje SK, he was named player of the year in 1985 and MVP in 1988 and 1989. They won the league championship in 1985. Later he played in Switzerland for EHC Kloten, …

Josef Boumedienne (born January 12, 1978 in Stockholm, Sweden) is a professional hockey defenceman. He has signed with the Washington Capitals of the NHL for the 2007-2008 season. He was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft, fourth round, 91st overall. He has played for the Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils. Since fall 2004 Boumedienne has also Finnish nationality, however, …

Kyle Calder (born on January 5, 1979 in Mannville, Alberta, Canada) is a is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL.

Rastislav Staňa is a Slovakian professional ice hockey goaltender who was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, 193rd overall. He currently plays for Linköpings HC of Sweden's Elitserien.

Kay Whitmore (born April 10 1967) is a former Canadian ice hockey goaltender. Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Whitmore played Junior A hockey with the Sudbury Legion. In 1983-84, he joined OHL's Peterborough Petes and went 17-8-0 as a major junior rookie. The following season, he paced the league with 53 games by a goalie and 35 wins. In the playoffs, he went 10-4. In 1985-86, he went 27-12-2 with a league-best three shutouts and 2.77 GAA.

Per Hallin is a forward for the Södertälje SK hockey team in the Swedish Elitserien league.

Chris Dingman (born July 6, 1976 in Edmonton, Alberta) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Dingman played junior hockey for the Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League, and served as that team's captain when they won the WHL Championship during the 1995-96 season. In his best campaign (1994-95) he scored 40 goals and totalled 83 points in 66 games, while also amassing 201 minutes in penalties, making him a multiple threat.

Robert Döme is a Slovak professional ice hockey right wing currently playing in Sweden for Elitserien's MODO Hockey. After playing three seasons in the International Hockey League, Döme was drafted 17th overall in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He appeared in 30 games with the Penguins in the 1997-98 season, and 22 more in the 1999-2000 season. He made his most recent NHL appearance in the 2002-03 season, playing in one game with the Calgary Flames.

Miroslav Zálešák is an ice hockey right winger who currently plays for the Södertälje SK of the Swedish Hockey League. Zálešák was drafted 104th overall by the San Jose Sharks in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. He has played 12 career NHL games, scoring 1 goal and 2 assists for 3 points. After the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Zalesak was not tendered a qualifying offer, as San Jose felt they had no room for him.

Scott Thornton (born January 9, 1971 in London, Ontario, Canada) is a professional ice hockey winger playing for the Los Angeles Kings. Thornton was drafted in the first round (3rd overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. He played thirty-three games for the team his rookie season, accumulating one goal and three assists. He also played left wing for the Dallas Stars and San Jose Sharks. He was signed by San Jose as a free agent on July 1, 2000.

Justin Mapletoft (born January 11, 1981 in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft as their fifth-round pick, number 130 overall. He has played 38 NHL games in addition to his four seasons with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in the AHL. After being recommended by his Tigers linemate Sean Bergenheim, Mapletoft signed with Jokerit in the Finnish SM-liiga for the 2005-06 season, …

Christoph Brandner is an Austrian professional hockey winger. He currently plays for the Hamburg Freezers in Germany. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild in the eighth round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, the 237th overall pick. After the lockout he signed with Södertälje SK of the Swedish Elite League. He was the first Austrian hockey player to score a goal in the NHL.

Martin Hostak (born November 11, 1967 in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic) is a retired Czech professional ice hockey player. He spent most of his hockey career in the Czech Republic and Sweden but spent parts of two National Hockey League seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Stanislav Neckář [pronounced "NETS-carsh"] (born December 22, 1975 in Písek, Czechoslovakia) is a Czech ice hockey player. Neckář was a second round choice for the Ottawa Senators, 29th overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. His other former teams include New York Rangers, Phoenix Coyotes, Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators. During the 2005-2006 season, Neckář was playing in Sweden for Elitserien team Södertälje SK. In his entire NHL career, …

Tomek Valtonen is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the Detroit Red Wings as their second-round draft pick in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft, #56 overall. Valtonen started his pro career in Ilves in 1997, and played his next season with the Plymouth Whalers in the OHL, and returned to the SM-liiga in 1999 and represented Jokerit until 2007, when he signed a two-year contract with Södertälje SK. He has won the SM-liiga championship, …

Dick Tärnström is a professional ice hockey player that started his professional career in AIK. He plays for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL. He was drafted 272nd overall in the eleventh round by the New York Islanders in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. During the 2003-'04 season, he became the first defenseman in the history of the Pittsburgh Penguins to lead the team in scoring for an entire season, compiling 52 points in 80 games.

Ľubomír Sekeráš is a Slovak professional ice hockey player, playing defense. He has played in many leagues throughout his career. He started his career with the Dukla Trencin of the then Czechoslovak Extraliga. After the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993, he continued to play for Dukla Trencin, but in the Slovak Extraliga which the team had migrated to. He continued playing for Dukla Trencin until 1995.

Niclas Hävelid is a professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League. Havelid was drafted 83rd overall by the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft. In the summer of 2004, he was traded to the Thrashers for defenseman Kurtis Foster.

Carl-Göran Öberg is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the Elitserien. He played for Djurgårdens IF Hockey and Södertälje SK. He won a silver medal at the 1964 Winter Olympics.

Jhonas Enroth is an ice hockey player. Enroth was selected 46th overall in the second round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. He is currently playing for Södertälje SK in the Swedish Elitserien.

Tony Virta is a Finnish professional ice hockey forward. He was drafted by the Minnesota Wild as their fourth-round pick in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Virta is currently playing for Jokerit in the SM-liiga. On December 5, 2005, Virta received a serious knee injury from a failed hip check against him in a game against Ilves, but recovered to play in the last games of the season. In the summer of 2001 did Virta signed with Färjestads BK, …

Mikko Mäkelä is a retired Finnish professional ice hockey left wing. He was drafted in the fourth round, 65th overall, by the New York Islanders in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. Mäkelä made his NHL debut with the Islanders in the 1985-86 season. In four-plus seasons with the Islanders, Mäkelä scored 95 goals, including 37 in the 1987-88 season.

Peter Popovic is a retired Swedish ice hockey defenceman. Popovic started his National Hockey League career with the Montreal Canadiens in 1994. He also played for the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Boston Bruins. He left the NHL after the 2001 season then played for five seasons in Södertälje SK.

Hardy Åström or Hardy Astrom is a retired Swedish professional hockey goaltender who played 3 seasons in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers and Colorado Rockies. Colorado Rockies head coach Don Cherry unceremoniously dubbed him "The Swedish Sieve."

Per-Åge Skrøder is a Norwegian ice hockey player, currently playing for the Swedish team MoDo Hockey in Elitserien.

Mats Waltin is a retired professional ice hockey player who played in the Elitserien. He played for Djurgårdens IF Hockey and Södertälje SK. He was a member of the Swedish 1976 Canada Cup and 1981 Canada Cup teams.