Patric Hörnqvist
Swedish ice hockey player (born 1987)

Patric Gösta Hörnqvist is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Nashville Predators, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Florida Panthers.
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