| Born: | October 5, 2005 | Draft: | 2024 Red Wings #15 Overall |
| Hometown: | Oslo, Norway | Position: | RW/LW |
| Known For: | 1st Norwegian selected in the first round | Shoots: | Right |
| National Team: | Norway | Current Team: | Detroit Red Wings |
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård (born October 5, 2005) is a Norwegian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 15th overall by the Red Wings in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first Norwegian ever selected in the first round.
Michael Brandsegg-Nygård Statistics
Deeper Dive
- How 3 Red Wings Rookies Made the Cut in 2025-26
- Predictions for Red Wings Prospects in 2025-26 Season
- Michael Brandsegg-Nygård – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile
Achievements
- 2024-25
- U20 WJC (D1A) Bronze Medal
- World Championship Most Penalized Player (29)
- 2023-24
- U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team
- 2022-23
- U20 WJC (D1A) Gold Medal
- 2021-22
- Norway U18 Silver Medal
- Norway U20 Gold Medal
- U18 WJC (D1A) Silver Medal
- 2020-21
- Norway U18 Most Goals (16)