Born: | June 6, 1987 | Draft: | 2005 Blackhawks #108 Overall |
Hometown: | Eksjö, Sweden | Position: | D |
Known For: | 3x Stanley Cup Champion | Shoots/Catches: | L |
National Team: | Sweden | Current Team: | Retired |
Niklas Hjalmarsson (born 6 June 1987) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman. He previously played for HV71 of the Elitserien (SEL) and the Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the fourth round (108th overall) by the Blackhawks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft. Hjalmarsson won three Stanley Cups with the Blackhawks during his playing career (in 2010, 2013, and 2015) and a silver Olympic medal with Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
Niklas Hjalmarsson Statistics
Trade Tracker
Date | Traded From | Traded To | Traded For |
June 23, 2017 | Connor Murphy Laurent Dauphin |
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Achievements
- 3x Stanley Cup Champion (2010, 2013, 2015)
- Olympic Silver Medal (2014)
- U20 WJC Top 3 Player on Team (2007)
- U18 WJC Bronze Medal (2005)