Kent Nilsson

Kent Nilsson. Self: 1987 Stanley Cup Finals. Kent Åke "Kenta" Nilsson is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey player. He played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the Winnipeg Jets, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Atlanta and Calgary Flames, Minnesota North Stars and Edmonton Oilers. Nilsson began his career in 1973-74, playing for Djurgårdens IF during his first of four seasons in Sweden.