Hockey Legend Peter Forsberg Explores Cryopreservation as He Confronts Aging
Peter Forsberg, the celebrated Swedish ice hockey star, has revealed he is considering the possibility of having his body cryopreserved after his death. The 52-year-old, known as “Foppa,” jokingly discussed the idea with friends, acknowledging the significant advancements in research over the past century.
“What do I know, quite a lot has happened in the last 100 years,” Forsberg pointed out, referencing constant progress in research. He clarified he hasn’t signed any agreements but is actively contemplating the alternatives, even suggesting he might need a friend frozen alongside him for companionship upon a potential future revival. “I have told them that, in nonsense, but I have not signed any agreement or anything. I still think a lot about what kind of alternatives are out there. I guess I have to freeze a friend, too, so I have someone to hang out with when it’s time to thaw out,” he saeid, according to Aftonbladet, who noted the statement was delivered with a twinkle in his eye and a broad smile.
Forsberg, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and Stanley Cup champion, emphasized his awareness of the physical toll of aging and his desire to prolong his life. “You have to hang in there. When you get older, it takes a toll on your body if you don’t take care of it,” he stated. He intends to maintain his current weight and lifestyle.
The Swedish national team icon achieved Olympic gold in Lillehammer in 1994, alongside another gold at the World Cup. Throughout his career, he played for Quebec nordiques/Colorado Avalanche, Philadelphia Flyers, and nashville Predators before retiring in 2011. Since then, he has transitioned into a role as a TV expert. He won the Stanley Cup playoffs twice, in 1996 and 2001.
