Steffen Søberg

Steffen Kent Søberg (born August 6, 1993) is a Norwegian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the GET-ligaen for Vålerenga.[1] He was selected by Washington Capitals in the 4th round (117th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first Norwegian goalie to ever get drafted by an NHL-team.[2] Later that year he was selected 6th overall by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2011 CHL Import Draft.[3]

Steffen Søberg
Born (1993-08-06) August 6, 1993
Oslo, Norway
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Goaltender
Caught Left
Played for Manglerud Star
Vålerenga
National team  Norway
NHL Draft 117th overall, 2011
Washington Capitals
Playing career 20112022

Internationally he has played for the Norwegian national team in several World Championships, and was named to the roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics, though he did not play.

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