| Born: | Jan. 20, 1948 | Draft: | Undrafted |
| Hometown: | Sundsvall, Sweden | Position: | Left Wing |
| Known For: | Shoots/Catches: | Left | |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Retired |
Hans Inge Hammarström (born January 20, 1948) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey left winger who played six seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues.
In 1973, Hammarström became the first player from Timrå IK ever to play in the NHL. Along with Börje Salming, he was also one of the first two Europeans to play with the Maple Leafs.
Upon retirement, he became a scout for the Philadelphia Flyers and then the Vancouver Canucks. Most famously, Hammarström is credited with being the scout who pushed the hardest for Philadelphia to select Peter Forsberg with the sixth overall pick of the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. At the time, the pick was considered a surprise — and a bit of a gamble.
Inge Hammarström Statistics
Trade Tracker
Deeper Dive
- Remembering Borje Salming: “King” of Maple Leafs’ Defensemen
- Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend
- Today in Hockey History: May 12
Staff History
- Philadelphia Flyers – Scout (1989 – 2008
- Vancouver Canucks – Scout (2008 – 2018)
Achievements
- Swedish Junior Player of the Year – Åres Junior (1967)
- Swedish Champion (1970, 1971, 1972)
- World Championship Bronze Medal (1971, 1972, 1979)
- World Championship Silver Medal (1972, 1981)
- Elitserian Champion (1980)