David Rautio (born July 29, 1985) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing for SCL Tigers in the National League (NL).

David Rautio
Born (1985-07-08) July 8, 1985 (age 38)
Luleå, Sweden
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NL team
Former teams
SCL Tigers
Luleå HF
Lillehammer IK
Linköping HC
Brynäs IF
Timrå IK
Playing career 2005–present

Playing career

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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

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  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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