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Pelle Lindbergh
2026-11-15 09:43:50 · The Daily Ledger
Per-Erik "Pelle" Lindbergh (, May 24, 1959 – November 11, 1985) was a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender who played parts of five seasons in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Awards
1980–81 Les Cunningham Award
1980–81 Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award
1980–81 Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award
1982–83 NHL All-Rookie Team
1984–85 Vezina Trophy
1984–85 NHL First-Team All-Star
1985–86 NHL All-Star Game (awarded posthumously)

The Philadelphia Flyers named an award, the Pelle Lindbergh Memorial, in his honor. Since 1993–94, it has been annually awarded to the most improved player on the team.

Career Statistics
Regular season
Post season
International Play
1980 - Played for Sweden in the XIII Olympic Winter Games
Other websites
Official biographical homepage
Flyers History Bio
Pelle Lindbergh in Fatal Car Crash
Pelle Lindbergh 31 Campaign
Tribute to Pelle Lindbergh
1959 births
1985 deaths
American Hockey League players
Maine Mariners (AHL) players
Philadelphia Flyers players
Road accident deaths in New Jersey
Sportspeople from Stockholm
Springfield Indians players
Swedish ice hockey goaltenders
Swedish Olympic bronze medalists
Swedish Hockey League players
Vezina Trophy winners
