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Docs › Swedish Hockey Players

Mats Sundin

Kerry Collins | March 9, 2021

Born: February 13, 1971 Draft: 1989 Nordiques, #1 overall Hometown: Bromma, Sweden Position: Center Known For: Hall of Fame Shoots: Right National Team: Sweden Mats Johan Sundin (born 13 February 1971)…

Mattias Ekholm

Matthew Zator | March 19, 2021

Born: May 24, 1990 Draft: 2009 Predators, 102nd Overall Hometown: Borlänge, Sweden Position: D Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Current Team: Edmonton Oilers Mattias Hans Ekholm (born 24 May…

Mattias Havelid

Kerry Collins | July 8, 2022

Born: January 1, 2004 Draft: 2022 Sharks #45 Overall Hometown: Taby, Sweden Position: Defense Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Sweden Current Team: Linkopings HC Mattias Havelid (January 1, 2004)…

Mattias Lindstrom

Colin Newby | October 13, 2022

Born: March 21, 1991 Draft: 2009, Carolina Hurricanes, #88 Overall Hometown: Luleå, SWE Position: C/LW Known For: Former 3rd-Round Pick Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Mattias Lindström (born March 21, 1991)…

Mattias Timander

Colin Newby | March 6, 2022

Born: April 16, 1974 Draft: 1992, Boston Bruins, #208 Overall Hometown: Sollefteå, SWE Position: D Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Mattias Erik Timander (born April 16, 1974) is a…

Melker Thelin

Ryan Gagne | December 15, 2023

Born: May 25, 2005 Draft: 134th Overall Coyotes 2023 Hometown: Umeå, Sweden Position: Goaltender Known For: Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Current Status: IF Björklöven  Melker Thelin (born May. 25, 2005)…

Mika Zibanejad

Kyle Knopp | March 29, 2021

Born: April 18, 1993 Draft: 2011 Senators, #6 Overall Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Position: Center Known For: Shoots: Right National Team: Sweden Current Team: New York Rangers Mika Zibanejad (born 18…

Mikael Backlund

Matthew Zator | April 25, 2021

Born: March 17, 1989 Draft: 2007 Flames #24 Overall Hometown: Västerås, Sweden Position: C/RW Known For: Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Mikael Backlund (born 17 March 1989) is a Swedish…

Mikael Renberg

Kerry Collins | April 22, 2021

Born: May 5, 1972 Draft: 1990, Flyers, 40th Overall Hometown: Pitea, Sweden Position: RW Known For: Legion of Doom Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Mikael Bo Renberg (born 5 May 1972)…

Nicklas “Nick” Lidstrom

Kerry Collins | March 10, 2021

Born: April 28, 1970 Draft: 1989 Red Wings, #53 overall Hometown: Avesta, Sweden Position: Defence Known For: The Perfect Human Shoots: Left National Team: Sweden Erik Nicklas Lidström (born 28…

Nicklas Grossmann

Colin Newby | May 22, 2022

Born: Jan. 22, 1985 Draft: 2004, Dallas Stars, #56 Overall Hometown: Nacka, SWE Position: D Known For: Stay-at-home defenseman Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Nicklas Grossmann (born January 22, 1985) is…

Niclas Hävelid

Ryan Gagne | January 21, 2023

Born: April 12, 1973 Draft: 1999 Ducks 83rd Overall Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Position: Defense Known For: Olympic Gold Medal Shoots/Catches: Left National Team: Sweden Current Status: Linköping HC J20 –…

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