Åke Erik Lassas (21 August 1924 – 16 April 2009) was a Swedish ice hockey player. He competed at the 1952 and 1956 Winter Olympics and finished in third and fourth place, respectively. He played club hockey for Leksands IF and won the inaugural Guldpucken award in 1956 given to the best player in the Swedish league. He also competed in bandy and association football at the national level.[1][2]

Åke Lassas
Åke Lassas in the 1950s
Personal information
Born21 August 1924
Leksand, Sweden
Died16 April 2009 (aged 84)
Leksand, Sweden
Sport
SportIce hockey
ClubLeksands IF (1948–63)
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1952 Oslo Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place Paris 1951 Team
Bronze medal – third place Stockholm 1954 Team

References

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  1. ^ "Åke Lassas". Eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 25 December 2010.
  2. ^ Åke Lassas. sports-reference.com
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