Lars-Erik Sjöberg
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Lars-Erik Sjoberg (born May 4 , 1944 in Falun Sweden - died October 20, 1987 in Uppsala Sweden) was a defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets in the WHA and NHL.
He has the distinction of being the first non-North American born and raised captain in the NHL. He wore the "C" for the Winnipeg Jets during their first season in the NHL.
Sjoberg was named best defenceman at the 1974 IIHF World Championships.<ref>http://www.hockeycanada.ca/5/0/5/1/index1.shtml</ref>
| Preceded by: WHA era | Winnipeg Jets captains 1979-80 | Succeeded by: Morris Lukowich |
| Preceded by: Leif Holmqvist | Golden Puck 1969 | Succeeded by: Leif Holmqvist |
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