Oscar Hedman

Oscar Hedman
Oscar Hedman
Born April 21, 1986 (1986-04-21) (age 25)
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
SEL team
Former teams		 Timrå IK
Modo Hockey
Frölunda HC
NHL Draft 132nd overall, 2004
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2003–present

Oscar Erik Olof Hedman (born April 21, 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Timrå IK in Elitserien. Hedman made his debut in Elitserien at age 17, he quickly established himself in the league, and in 2007 he won the Swedish Championship with Modo Hockey. He is the older brother of Victor Hedman.

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Playing career

After a successful junior career, where he was a prominent part of Modo's J18- and J20-team, Hedman made his Elitserien debut for Modo in 2003 at the age of 17. After the season he was drafted 132nd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Hedman was a cornerstone in Modo's 2007 championship winning team. Hedman suffered a concussion after being hit by Mika Pyörälä seven seconds into a game between Modo and arch rival Timrå IK on November 26, 2007. The hit struck Hedman unfortunate and he remained lying on the ice, paramedics equipped Hedman with a cervical collar and he was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.[1] Hedman has improved his point totals for five consecutive seasons in Elitserien.

On March 27, 2008, Hedman signed a two-year contract with Frölunda HC.[2]

International play

Hedman played for Sweden at the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships, the 2005 and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he became Sweden's leading scorer among defencemen with one goal and three assists.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2003–04 Modo Hockey SEL 24 1 2 3 6 6 0 0 0 0
2004–05 Modo Hockey SEL 43 1 3 4 18 4 0 0 0 0
2005–06 Modo Hockey SEL 44 3 2 5 30 5 0 1 1 0
2006–07 Modo Hockey SEL 55 2 7 9 42 20 1 4 5 14
2007–08 Modo Hockey SEL 53 4 9 13 30 5 1 1 2 0
2008–09 Frölunda HC SEL 55 5 6 11 26 11 0 0 0 14
2009–10 Frölunda HC SEL 52 2 5 7 12 7 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Frölunda HC SEL 55 2 9 11 40 — — — — —
SEL totals 326 18 34 52 164 58 2 6 8 28

International

Year Team Event GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Sweden Jr. WJC U18 6 3 1 4 0
2005 Sweden Jr. WJC 6 0 0 0 0
2006 Sweden Jr. WJC 6 1 3 4 2
Junior int' totals 65 6 12 18 36
Senior int' totals 22 1 0 0 10

References

  1. ^ Andersson, Pär (November 26, 2007). "Hedman till sjukhus – fick hjärnskakning" (in Swedish). Expressen. http://www.kvp.se/sport/ishockey/1.943200/hedman-till-sjukhus-fick-hjarnskakning. Retrieved December 7, 2008. 
  2. ^ Gyllander, Peter (March 27, 2008). "Oscar Hedman till Frölunda" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. http://frolundaindians.com/notice/notice_read.asp?id=1988&typ=arkiv. Retrieved September 6, 2008. [dead link]
  3. ^ "Sweden Team 20 scoring leaders". Swedish Ice Hockey Association. http://www.swehockey.se/files/%7B8E150585-4934-4A18-8BAD-80BF59A553A7%7D.pdf. Retrieved December 7, 2008. [dead link]

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