Mattias Modig
| Mattias Modig | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1, 1987 Luleå, Sweden |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 179 lb (81 kg; 12 st 11 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Catches | Right |
| AHL team | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins |
| National team |  Sweden |
| NHL Draft | 121st overall, 2007 Anaheim Ducks |
| Playing career | 2006–present |
Mattias Modig (born April 1, 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Modig began his professional career in the Swedish Elitserien with Luleå HF during the 2003–04 season. He appeared with Luleå in six seasons through 2010, playing in over 200 games.
He was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 121st overall in the fourth round.[1] In 2010, the Ducks traded Modig's rights to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a sixth round draft pick in the 2010 draft.
The Pittsburgh Penguins agreed to terms with Mattias Modig to a two-year entry level contract after acquiring the goaltender from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2010 sixth-round draft pick. The Penguins subsequently signed Modig to a two-year contract.[2]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Mattias Modig's career stats at Eliteprospects.com
- Mattias Modig's career stats at The Internet Hockey Database
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