David Rautio

David Rautio
Born (1985-07-08) July 8, 1985 (age 39)
Luleå, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
SHL team
Former teams		 Skellefteå AIK
Luleå HF
Lillehammer IK
Linköping HC
Brynäs IF
Timrå IK
SCL Tigers
Playing career 2005–present

David Rautio (born July 29, 1985) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for Skellefteå AIK in the Swedish Hockey League.

Playing career

Rautio played youth hockey and has played a large part of his professional career with his hometown club, Luleå HF, of the then Elitserien. He joined Linköping from Luleå, on a two-year contract on April 16, 2014.[1]

Rautio played three seasons with Brynäs IF before leaving as a free agent following the 2018–19 season. On 23 April 2019, he returned for a third stint with original club, Luleå HF, signing a two-year contract.[2] During the 2020–21 season, Rautio would transfer for a second stint with Linköping HC.

On 24 April 2022, Rautio extended his career in the SHL, by agreeing to a one-year contract with Timrå IK for the 2022–23 season.[3] Assuming backup duties, Rautio made just 5 appearances with Timrå IK before opting to leave and sign for the remainder of the season with Swiss NL club, SCL Tigers, on 9 February 2023.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Quartet reinforces Linkopings" (in Swedish). Linköpings HC. April 16, 2014. Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "Welcome home David" (in Swedish). Luleå HF. April 23, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2019.
  3. ^ "David Rautio joins Timrå IK" (in Swedish). Timrå IK. April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  4. ^ "SCL Tigers sign David Rautio" (in German). SCL Tigers. February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.


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