Niklas Hjalmarsson
Swedish ice hockey player (born 1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Niklas Hjalmarsson (born 6 June 1987) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman who last played for HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
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Niklas Hjalmarsson | |||
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Born |
(1987-06-06) 6 June 1987 (age 36) Eksjö, Sweden | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
Weight | 197 lb (89 kg; 14 st 1 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shot | Left | ||
team Former teams |
HV71 Chicago Blackhawks HC Bolzano Arizona Coyotes HV71 | ||
National team | Sweden | ||
NHL draft |
108th overall, 2005 Chicago Blackhawks | ||
Playing career | 2004–2023 |
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He previously also played for the Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted in the fourth round (108th overall) by the Blackhawks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Hjalmarsson won three Stanley Cups (2010, 2013, and 2015) as well as a silver Olympic medal with Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics.