Victor Hedman

Infobox Ice Hockey Player


image_size =
position = Defence
shoots = Left
height_ft = 6
height_in = 6
weight_lb = 220
nickname = The Swedish Chris Prongercite news
url=http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/features/onlineextras/story.html?id=2a2c8bd1-4e4f-4cc6-8ed5-dbd18eddedc3
publisher=canada.com|author=Allen Panzeri|title=More than medals on the line at world juniors]
nationality = SWE
birth_date = birth date and age|1990|12|18
birth_place = Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
career_start = 2007
career_end =
team = MODO Hockey
league = Elitserien

Victor Erik Olof Hedman (born December 18, 1990, in Själevad, Sweden) is a Swedish junior ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the MODO Hockey in Elitserien. His older brother Oscar Hedman plays for Frölunda HC in the same league. Standing at 6'6, Hedman is considered a prime candidate for being taken first overall in the 2009 Entry Draft, along with Canadian John Tavares. [ [http://www.tsn.ca/story/?id=217783 Where would Tavares rank in 2008 draft? ] ]

Awards

*Named to the All-Star Team at 2008 World Juniors

Junior

ee also

*2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships

References

External links

*hockeydb|107121
* [http://www.eurohockey.net/news/story.html?id=20071204160552wjcswedishrosterselected Sweden Squad for World Juniors 2008]