Mats Hallin

Mats Hallin was known for his physical play and strong commitmentArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceArticle in SportbladetRead the sourceClose. Mats HallinArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose grew up in Åkers Styckebruk and was already playing senior hockey for Åkers IF in the 1973/74 season. In a 2014 interview with Hockeysverige, he recalled Eilert MäättäArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose as a mentor who inspired him to aim for elite hockey.

In the same interview, Hallin remembered Dick YderströmArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose being his PE teacher during the day and his linemate in the evening. He also recalled sharing an old taxi with childhood friend Raoul KriegholmArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose for their trips from Åker to Södertälje.

Hallin also spoke about turning down an offer from Edmonton in the WHAArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose. Looking back on his own playing days, he described a fourth-line role and said he enjoyed trainingArticle in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose.

Among his coaching assignments, Hallin recalled working as an assistant coach in Malmö in 1993Article in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose and 1994. Speaking about scouting in 2014Article in HockeysverigeRead the sourceClose, he said he enjoyed working with young players.