Fredrik Sjöström
| Fredrik Sjöström | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 | |||
| Born |
May 6, 1983 Färgelanda, SWE | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb) | ||
| Position | Left/right wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| SHL team Former teams |
Retired Phoenix Coyotes New York Rangers Calgary Flames Toronto Maple Leafs | ||
| National team |
 Sweden | ||
| NHL draft |
11th overall, 2001 Phoenix Coyotes | ||
| Playing career | 2000–2013 | ||
| Website | Fredriksjostrom.se | ||
Fredrik Sjöström (Swedish: [ˈɧœˈstɾœm]; born May 6, 1983) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey winger who played with Frölunda HC of the Elitserien. He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Phoenix Coyotes, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Playing career
Sjöström is a big but speedy forward who plays an intense physical game.[citation needed] He produced a lot of points in his junior years but at the senior level adopted a more defensive role. He started his elite career playing for Frölunda HC in Elitserien and after being drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft with their first pick, 11th overall, he came to North America and played junior hockey for the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Sjostrom made his NHL debut in the 2003–04 NHL season, scoring 13 points in 57 games for the Coyotes.
On July 13, 2006, Sjöström signed a new deal with the Coyotes. The contract was a one-way contract worth $1.5 million over two years.[1] On February 26, 2008, he was traded to the New York Rangers along with David LeNeveu and Josh Gratton for Marcel Hossa and Al Montoya. Sjöström played on the Rangers' fourth line, used as a checking line. On March 2, 2008, he scored his first goal as a Ranger, beating Antero Niittymäki of the Philadelphia Flyers with assists from Blair Betts and Marek Malík.[2]
On July 1, 2009, he signed a two year deal worth $1.5 million with the Calgary Flames, but was traded along with Dion Phaneuf and prospect Keith Aulie to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Matt Stajan, Niklas Hagman, Jamal Mayers and Ian White on January 31, 2010.[3] Upon expiry of his contract in 2011, he returned to Sweden, signing a one-year contract with Färjestads BK of the Elitserien.[4] Sjöström officially announced his retirement from hockey on August 29, 2013.[5]
International play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World Championships | ||
 |
2004 | Team |
Sjöström played for Sweden in three world junior ice hockey championship. He made his debut for Sweden during the Euro Hockey Tour final against Finland,[6] and was selected to play at the 2004 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships where Tre Kronor won a silver medal.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2000–01 | Frölunda HC | SEL | 31 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||
| 2001–02 | Calgary Hitmen | WHL | 58 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | ||
| 2002–03 | Calgary Hitmen | WHL | 63 | 34 | 43 | 77 | 95 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 2002–03 | Springfield Falcons | AHL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | ||
| 2003–04 | Springfield Falcons | AHL | 17 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2003–04 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 57 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2004–05 | Utah Grizzlies | AHL | 80 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 57 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 75 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2006–07 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 78 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | Phoenix Coyotes | NHL | 51 | 10 | 9 | 19 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2007–08 | New York Rangers | NHL | 18 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2008–09 | New York Rangers | NHL | 79 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2009–10 | Calgary Flames | NHL | 46 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 66 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | Färjestads BK | SEL | 20 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | Färjestads BK | SEL | 50 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| SEL totals | 136 | 13 | 15 | 28 | 60 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| NHL totals | 489 | 46 | 58 | 104 | 190 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Sweden Jr. | WJC | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
| 2001 | Sweden Jr. | WJC U18 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 2002 | Sweden Jr. | WJC | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | Sweden Jr. | WJC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 2004 | Sweden | WC | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Junior int' totals | 35 | 6 | 22 | 28 | 44 | ||
References
- ^ Ros, Tomas (2006-07-14). "Sjöström fortsätter i Phoenix" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet.se. Retrieved 2006-07-14.
- ^ "Rangers 5, Flyers 4, SO". 2008-03-02. Retrieved 2008-03-04. [dead link]
- ^ Roarke, Shawn P. (January 31, 2010). "Leafs land Flames' Phaneuf in blockbuster deal". National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
- ^ Jönsson, Tobias (29 July 2011). "Sjöström klar för Färjestad" (in Swedish). Eurosport.se. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
- ^ http://www.expressen.se/gt/sport/sjostrom-slutar--men-far-fortsatta-i-frolunda/
- ^ Thornéus, Patrik (2004-04-17). "Snacka om flygande debut för Fredrik Sjöström". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-08.
External links
- 1983 births
- Calgary Flames players
- Calgary Hitmen players
- Frölunda HC players
- Living people
- National Hockey League first round draft picks
- New York Rangers players
- People from Färgelanda Municipality
- Arizona Coyotes draft picks
- Phoenix Coyotes players
- Springfield Falcons players
- Swedish ice hockey players
- Swedish expatriate sportspeople in Canada
- Swedish expatriate sportspeople in the United States
- Toronto Maple Leafs players
- Utah Grizzlies (AHL) players