Summary
Retired Swedish pro ice hockey player Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg is currently an assistant general manager of MoDo Sports. As of 2011, he stood in ninth place all-time in career points per game and fourth all-time in career assists per game in the NHL, behind superstars Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Bobby Orr. The winner of four gold medals and two Stanley Cup championships, he has competed in three winter Olympics, two World Cups, and five World Championships.
This action-packed biography spotlights one of ice hockey's most dynamic players, and reveals the hard work and dedication that led to his success, from his magnificent game-winning goal at the 1994 Olympics to his historic three-goal game in the Stanley Cup finals.
About the Author(s)
Meg Greene earned a bachelor's degree in history from Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Missouri, and a master's degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Vermont. She writes regularly for Cobblestone Magazine and other publications. Greene makes her home in Virginia.