| 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 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 Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Mattias Ekholm: The Predators’ Silent Warrior
- Predators’ Ekholm Deserves Norris Consideration
- Predators Need to Re-Examine Defensive Pairings
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