One last on\u002Dice tribute to Borje Salming took place Saturday where his pro hockey career first took off in Sweden.
“Today’s game and the ceremony for Borje was fantastic,” Sittler said in an e-mail to the. “It’s a memory that will last in everyone’s mind. The entire country of Sweden poured out their love and admiration for Borje.Article contentI’m so happy and proud our Leaf Alumni were here to support and honour our friend and teammate.”
Sundin wearing Leaf colours and Niklas Lidstrom in a Swedish national team jersey took part in a ceremonial faceoff.included Salming’s teammates through his 16 years in Toronto, Tiger Williams, Al Iafrate, Dan Daoust Todd Gill, joined byMikael Tellqvist and Jonas Gustavsson.Article content Salming’s elder brother Stig, who was also a national team player, was in attendance, and the Leafs who made the trip were hosted at a special dinner Friday at Karlberg Palace in Stockholm.
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