Christer Abrahamsson

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BIOGRAPHY

BORN: Leksand, Sweden, April 12, 1947.
HEIGHT: 6'0"-6'2".
WEIGHT: 175-180 lbs.
UNIFORM #: 29, 1 (New England).
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STYLE: Stand-up.
STRENGTHS: Good rebound control, and very quick, especially with his trapper.
WEAKNESSES: Uncomfortable wandering from the net and handling the puck.

Name pronounced A-bra-HAM-son.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING:

"Never one to back away from the rough stuff, he becomes especially aroused when brother Thom is involved." (New England Whalers 1974/75 Yearbook, p. 24)

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ACCOLADES:

Named top Sweden goaltender, 1970-71.
Named top Sweden goaltender, 1971-72.
Named top Sweden goaltender, 1972-73.
Named top Sweden goaltender, 1973-74.
Played in World Hockey Association All-Star Game, 1975-76.
Named New England Whalers Booster Club Most Valuable Player, 1975-76.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Christer's brother Thommy, a defenseman, also played for the New England Whalers. Christer is the older of the pair, by four hours.
Christer enjoys racing high-speed motorboats in European regattas during the offseason.

SEASON RECORDS:

REGULAR SEASON
Year  Team                       GP    Min   W   L   T    GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS
74-75 New England Whalers WHA    16    870   8   6   1    47   3.24     504   .907     1   0   0     0    34.76  964.68
75-76 New England Whalers WHA    41   2385  18  18   2   136   3.42    1221   .889     2   0   1     6    30.72  939.81
76-77 New England Whalers WHA    45   2484  15  22   4   159   3.84    1438   .889     0   0   1    12    34.73  947.32
THREE (3) WHA SEASONS           102   5739  41  46   7   342   3.58    3163  0.892     3   0   2    18    33.07  946.99

POST-SEASON
Year  Team                       GP    Min   W   L   GA    GAA   Shots    Sv%   ShO   G   A   PiM     S/60    PERS

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