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Niklas Kronwall

Matthew Zator | October 2, 2022

Born: January 12, 1981 Draft: 2000 Red Wings #29 Overall Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Position: Defenseman Known For: Physicality Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Detroit Red Wings(Advisor to the…

Nils Åman

Matthew Zator | October 13, 2022

Born: February 7, 2000 Draft: 2020 Avalanche #167 Overall Hometown: Avesta, Sweden Position: Center Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) Nils Åman (born February…

Noah Dower Nilsson

Ryan Gagne | January 29, 2023

Born: Apr. 25, 2005 Draft: 73rd Overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2023 Hometown: Strömstad, Sweden Position: Center Known For: Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal Shoots/Catches: Left National Team:…

Noel Gunler

Kerry Collins | December 22, 2021

Born: October 7, 2001 Draft: 2020 Hurricanes 41st Overall Hometown: Lulea, Sweden Position: Winger Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Sweden Current Team: Noel Gunler (born 7 October 2001) is a Swedish ice…

Noel Nordh

Ryan Gagne | January 29, 2023

Born: Jan. 25, 2005 Draft: 3rd Round, 72nd Overall (Arizona Coyotes) – 2023 Hometown: Söderhamn, Sweden Position: Left Wing / Right Wing Known For: Hlinka Gretzky Cup Silver Medal Shoots/Catches:…

Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Kerry Collins | March 15, 2021

Born: July 17, 1991 Draft: 2009 Coyotes, 6th overall Hometown: Karlskrona, Sweden Position: Defense Nickname: OEL Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Toronto Maple Leafs Oliver Oscar Emanuel Ekman-Larsson…

Olle Lycksell

Ryan Gagne | September 23, 2023

Born: Aug. 24, 1999 Draft: 168th overallPhiladelphia 2017 Hometown: Oskarshamn, Sweden Position: Right Wing Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Current Status: Ottawa Senators Olle Lycksell (born August 24, 1999)…

Oscar Dansk

Kerry Collins | April 14, 2021

Born: February 28, 1994 Draft: 2012 Blue Jackets 31st Overall Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Position: G Known For: Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Anaheim Ducks Lars Gustaf Oscar Dansk (born…

Oscar Fantenberg

Kerry Collins | January 26, 2022

Born: October 7, 1991 Draft: Undrafted Hometown: Ljungby, Sweden Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: SKA St. Petersburg Oscar Fantenberg (born October 7, 1991) is a Swedish professional ice…

Oscar Lindberg

Kerry Collins | August 24, 2022

Born: October 29, 1991 Draft: 2010 Coyotes 57th Overall Hometown: Skellefteå, Sweden Position: Center Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: SC Bern Oscar Lindberg (born October 29, 1991)…

Oskar Back

Matthew Zator | October 18, 2024

Born: March 12, 2000 Draft: 2018 Stars #75 Overall Hometown: Karlstad, Sweden Position: Center/Left Wing Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Dallas Stars Oskar Bäck (born March…

Oskar Olausson

Kerry Collins | December 20, 2021

Born: November 10, 2002 Draft: 2021 Avalanche 28th Overall Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Position: Winger Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Oskar Olausson (born 10 November 2002) is a Swedish junior ice…

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