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Mattias Ekholm

Born:May 24, 1990Draft:2009 Predators, 102nd Overall
Hometown:Borlänge, SwedenPosition:D
Known For:Shoots:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Team:Edmonton Oilers

Mattias Hans Ekholm (born 24 May 1990) is a Swedish ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 102nd overall, fourth round, in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the Nashville Predators.

Mattias Ekholm Edmonton Oilers
Mattias Ekholm, Edmonton Oilers (Photo by Curtis Comeau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Mattias Ekholm Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Feb. 28, 2023Nashville Predators2024 6th RD PickEdmonton Oilers2023 1st RD Pick
2024 4th RD Pick
Tyson Barrie
Reid Schaefer

Deeper Dive

Achievements

  • Hlinka Memorial Gold Medal — 2007-08
  • HockeyAllsvenskan Most Assists by a Junior (21) — 2009-10
  • U20 WJC Best Plus/Minus (+10) — 2009-10
  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal — 2009-10
  • Elitserien Rookie of the Year — 2010-11
  • Elitserien Rookie of the Year Nominee (1 of 4) (Won) — 2010-11
  • Elitserien Champion — 2011-12
  • Elitserien Defenseman of the Year (Salming Trophy) — 2011-12
  • World Championship Bronze Medal — 2013-14
  • World Championship Top 3 Player on Team — 2013-14
  • World Championship Gold Medal — 2017-18

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