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Willy Lidström

Born:May 5, 1951Draft:Undrafted
Hometown:Grums, SwedenPosition:Right Wing
Known For:Stanley Cup ChampionShoots/Catches:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Status:Retired

Bo Morgan Willy Lindström (born May 5, 1951) is a former Swedish ice hockey player for the Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, and Pittsburgh Penguins. He was traded to the Oilers from the Jets for Laurie Boschman in March 1983. He won two Stanley Cups with the team in 1984 and 1985. 

Lindström is the only player with Bobby Hull, Wayne Gretzky, and Mario Lemieux as teammates. On March 2, 1982, he scored five goals in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Spectrum, becoming the first non-Canadian to accomplish the feat.

Willy Lidström Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded ToTraded For
Mar. 7, 1983Winnipeg Jets 1990-96 Primary Logo Edmonton OilersLaurie Boschman

Deeper Dive

Staff History

  • Hartford Whalers – Scout (1990 – 1997)
  • Carolina Hurricanes – Scout (1997 – 2003)
  • Phoenix Coyotes – Scout (2005 – 2007)

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