Jacob Markström
Jacob Markström | |||
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Born |
Gävle, Sweden | January 31, 1990||
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) | ||
Weight | 196 lb (89 kg; 14 st 0 lb) | ||
Position | Goaltender | ||
Catches | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Vancouver Canucks Utica Comets (AHL) Florida Panthers | ||
National team | Sweden | ||
NHL draft |
31st overall, 2008 Florida Panthers | ||
Playing career | 2008–present |
Jacob Anders Markström (born January 31, 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 2nd round (31st overall) of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. In 2014, he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks and subsequently assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets.
Playing career
Markström signed a two-year contract with the Brynäs IF senior team on May 12, 2008.[1] He had previously been playing for the Brynäs IF junior team. The following month, after solid performances in the Swedish Hockey League and internationally for Sweden in the Under 18 and World Junior tournaments, the butterfly style goalie[2] was selected 31st overall, in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft as the first choice of the Florida Panthers.
In 2009–10 Jacob Markström led the Elitserien in the save percentage (SVS%) and goals against average (GAA) statistics, with 92.72% and 2.01 respectively.[3] On June 1, 2010, it was announced that Panthers GM and Markström had agreed to terms on an entry level contract.[4]
On January 23, 2011, Markström made his NHL debut at the Prudential Center when he replaced starter Scott Clemmensen at the start of the second period to post a loss against the New Jersey Devils.[5] Upon his debut, he became the youngest goaltender to ever play for the Panthers.
Markström was sent back to the Florida Panthers affiliate team the Rochester Americans. The team directives argued that Markström needed to get used to hockey in North America since players had different shooting tendencies. Jacob Markström struggled during his first season in the AHL and also injured his knee. After surgery in South Florida, Markström worked to get back in the game, hoping to have a real shot at the NHL level.
With Tomas Vokoun leaving the Florida Panthers roster, Markström attended the Panthers' September 2011 training camp to compete for a starting or back-up position with fellow goaltenders Jose Theodore and Scott Clemmensen – getting the back-up role when Clemmensen was injured.[6] On October 22, Jacob got his first NHL win when he played in the third period against the New York Islanders and made 18 saves on 18 shots.[7]
Markström started the lockout shortened 2012–2013 season in the AHL, but with the starter Jose Theodore suffering an injury on March 2[8] and out for the season, Markström was with the Panthers full-time, and started most of their games during the remainder of the season.
It was believed that Markström would become the full-time starter for the Panthers at the beginning of the 2013–2014 season, as Theodore was not retained and Markström signed a 2 year contract. However, the Panthers would sign Tim Thomas to a one-year contract, and Markstrom was sent down to the AHL again. On March 4, 2014, he was traded by the Panthers along with Shawn Matthias to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Roberto Luongo and Steven Anthony and was Vancouver's backup behind Eddie Lack. [9]
Markström failed to make the Canucks out of training camp during the 2014-15 season. After clearing waivers he was assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets.
International career
Markström playing for Sweden in 2009 | ||
Medal record | ||
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Representing Sweden | ||
Men's ice hockey | ||
World Championships | ||
2013 Sweden/Finland | ||
2010 Germany | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2009 Ottawa | ||
2010 Saskatoon |
Markström has represented Sweden three times in junior tournaments. He backstopped the Swedes to a fourth place finish in the IIHF World U18 Championships in 2008. The next year, he was placed on the Swedish World Juniors team and led all goalies with a 94.6% save percentage and finished second with a 1.61 GAA.[10] Those impressive stats let him to earn Best Player honours at the goaltender position in 2009; his team also took home the silver medal. He again represented Sweden at the WJCs in 2010 and could not quite match his previous year's performance as Sweden earned a bronze medal. Markström did post a respectable 92.72% save percentage and a 2.21 GAA, both good enough for second place amongst goalies in the prestigious tournament.[11]
In his first major tournament at a senior level, the 2010 World Championships, Markström played three games and recorded a shutout against Switzerland.[12]
Awards
- IIHF Best Player Award at the goaltender position at the World Juniors in 2009.
- Awarded SHL Rookie of the Year in 2010.
Career statistics
Regular season
References:[13][14][15] [16] [17]
Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
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2006–07 | Brynäs IF | JSE | 1 | — | — | — | 65 | 3 | 0 | 2.77 | — |
2007–08 | Brynäs IF | JSE | 22 | — | — | — | 1320 | 44 | 2 | 2.00 | — |
2007–08 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 7 | — | — | — | 423 | 22 | 0 | 3.12 | .888 |
2008–09 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 35 | — | — | — | 1992 | 79 | 3 | 2.38 | .917 |
2009–10 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 43 | — | — | — | 2542 | 85 | 5 | 2.01 | .927 |
2010–11 | Rochester Americans | AHL | 37 | 16 | 20 | 1 | 2174 | 108 | 1 | 2.98 | .907 |
2010–11 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | .857 |
2011–12 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 32 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1839 | 71 | 1 | 2.32 | .927 |
2011–12 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 383 | 17 | 0 | 2.66 | .923 |
2012–13 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 33 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 1972 | 87 | 3 | 2.65 | .920 |
2012–13 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 23 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 1266 | 68 | 0 | 3.22 | .901 |
2013–14 | Florida Panthers | NHL | 12 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 614 | 36 | 0 | 3.52 | .874 |
2013–14 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 29 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 1688 | 72 | 2 | 2.56 | .918 |
2013–14 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 200 | 10 | 0 | 3.00 | .868 |
NHL totals | 47 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 2502 | 133 | 0 | 3.19 | .896 | ||
SHL totals | 85 | — | — | — | 4957 | 186 | 8 | 2.51 | .912 |
Post season
Season | Team | League | GP | W | L | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
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2006–07 | Brynäs IF | JSE | 1 | — | — | 25 | 4 | 0 | 9.76 | — |
2007–08 | Brynäs IF | SHL-Q | 9 | — | — | 505 | 15 | 2 | 1.78 | — |
2008–09 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 1 | — | — | 59 | 2 | 0 | 2.02 | .923 |
2009–10 | Brynäs IF | SHL | 4 | — | — | 224 | 12 | 0 | 3.21 | .903 |
2011–12 | San Antonio Rampage | AHL | 8 | 4 | 4 | 546 | 26 | 0 | 2.85 | .907 |
SHL totals | 5 | — | — | 283 | 14 | 0 | 2.62 | .916 |
International statistics
References:[22] [23] [24] [25]
Year | Team | Comp | Result | GP | W | L | T | MIN | GA | SO | GAA | SV% |
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2008 | Sweden | U18 | 4th | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 355 | 18 | 1 | 3.04 | .862 |
2009 | Sweden | WJC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 298 | 8 | 1 | 1.61 | .943 | |
2010 | Sweden | WJC | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 298 | 11 | 0 | 2.21 | .927 | |
2010 | Sweden | WC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 4 | 1 | 1.33 | .944 | |
2013 | Sweden | WC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 190 | 5 | 0 | 1.58 | .934 |
References
- ^ "Ove Molin och Jacob Markström har skrivit kontrakt!" (in Swedish). Brynäs IF. May 12, 2008. Retrieved May 21, 2008.
- ^ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/309774-the-top-10-players-not-playing-in-the-nhl
- ^ "2009–10 Goalie Leaders". Elitserien. March 15, 2010. Retrieved March 15, 2010.
- ^ "Panthers Sign Jacob Markstrom". panthers.nhl.com. June 1, 2010.
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2010020723
- ^ http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/10/16/2457546/florida-panthers-kevin-dineen.html
- ^ "Game Boxscore – NY Islanders vs. Florida". National Hockey League. October 22, 2011.
- ^ http://www.nhl.com/ice/recap.htm?id=2012020307
- ^ "Canucks trade Roberto Luongo back to Panthers". The Sports Network. March 4, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
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