Fredrik Sjöström

Fredrik Per Oscar Sjöström (Swedish: [ˈfrěːdrɪk ˈɧø̂ːstrœm]; born May 6, 1983) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey winger, currently the general manager of Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Drafted by the National Hockey League (NHL)'s Phoenix Coyotes in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Sjöström played over 500 regular season NHL and Stanley Cup playoff games with the Coyotes, New York Rangers, Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Fredrik Sjöström
Sjöström as a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2010
Born (1983-05-06) May 6, 1983
Färgelanda, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 218 lb (99 kg; 15 st 8 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shot Left
Played for Frölunda HC
Phoenix Coyotes
New York Rangers
Calgary Flames
Toronto Maple Leafs
Färjestad BK
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 11th overall, 2001
Phoenix Coyotes
Playing career 20002013
Website Fredriksjostrom.se

Playing career

Sjöström during his tenure with the Flames.

Sjöström began his career playing for Frölunda HC in the top-level Elitserien and after being drafted by the Phoenix Coyotes in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft with the team's first pick, 11th overall. He later moved to North America to play major junior hockey for the Calgary Hitmen in the Western Hockey League (WHL). Sjöström made his NHL debut in the 2003–04 season, scoring 13 points in 57 games for Phoenix.

On July 13, 2006, Sjöström signed a one-way, two-year contract extension worth $1.5 million with the Coyotes.[1] On February 26, 2008, he was traded to the New York Rangers (along with David LeNeveu and Josh Gratton) in exchange for Marcel Hossa and Al Montoya. Sjöström played on the Rangers' fourth line, used as a checking line. On March 2, he then scored his first goal as a Ranger after beating Antero Niittymäki of the Philadelphia Flyers with assists from Blair Betts and Marek Malík.[2]

On July 1, 2009, Sjöström signed a two-year, $1.5 million contract with the Calgary Flames, but was later traded (alongside Dion Phaneuf and prospect Keith Aulie) to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Matt Stajan, Niklas Hagman, Jamal Mayers and Ian White that same season on January 31, 2010.[3] Upon expiry of his contract with Toronto in 2011, Sjöström returned to Sweden, signing a one-year contract with Färjestad BK of the Elitserien.[4]

Sjöström in 2008 as a member of the New York Rangers.

Sjöström officially announced his retirement from professional hockey on August 29, 2013.[5] He moved directly into a scouting position with Frölunda for the 2013–14 season. He later began his managerial career first as an assistant before taking over the general manager role with Frölunda midway through the 2015–16 season.

International play

Sjöström played for Sweden in three world junior ice hockey championship. He made his debut for Sweden's men's team 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
1999–2000 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 4 0 2 2 6
1999–2000 Modo Hockey J20 14 4 4 8 2
2000–01 Västra Frölunda HC J18 Allsv 4 1 2 3 6
2000–01 Västra Frölunda HC J20 7 2 5 7 6
2000–01 Västra Frölunda HC SEL 312356 50002
2001–02 Calgary Hitmen WHL 5819315051 41128
2002–03 Calgary Hitmen WHL 6334437795 51344
2002–03 Springfield Falcons AHL 21010 620212
2003–04 Springfield Falcons AHL 170778
2003–04 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 57761322
2004–05 Utah Grizzlies AHL 8014243857
2005–06 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 756172342
2006–07 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 78991848
2007–08 Phoenix Coyotes NHL 511091914
2007–08 New York Rangers NHL 182028 100112
2008–09 New York Rangers NHL 79761330 70110
2009–10 Calgary Flames NHL 461568
2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 192354
2010–11 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 6623514
2011–12 Färjestad BK SEL 2014510
2011–12 Frölunda HC SEL 3553828 60002
2012–13 Frölunda HC SEL 50551016 10000
SEL totals 13613152860 120004
NHL totals 4894658104190 170222

International

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2004 Czech Republic
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2001 Sweden WJC18 7th 63364
2001 Sweden WJC 4th 712316
2002 Sweden WJC 6th 70004
2003 Sweden WJC 8th 401114
2004 Sweden WC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 90006
Junior totals 24461038
Senior totals 90006

References

  1. Ros, Tomas (2006-07-14). "Sjöström fortsätter i Phoenix" (in Swedish). Aftonbladet.se. Archived from the original on 2006-07-17. Retrieved 2006-07-14.
  2. "Rangers 5, Flyers 4, SO". 2008-03-02. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  3. Roarke, Shawn P. (January 31, 2010). "Leafs land Flames' Phaneuf in blockbuster deal". National Hockey League. Retrieved 31 January 2010.
  4. Jönsson, Tobias (29 July 2011). "Sjöström klar för Färjestad" (in Swedish). Eurosport.se. Retrieved 30 July 2011.
  5. "Sjostrom announces end of playing career". expressen.se (in Swedish). 2013-08-29. Retrieved 2013-08-29.
  6. Thornéus, Patrik (2004-04-17). "Snacka om flygande debut för Fredrik Sjöström". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2009-01-08.
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