Mats Lindgren
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| Mats Lindgren | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Mats Lindgren in January 2013 | |||
| Born |
October 1, 1974 | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Edmonton Oilers New York Islanders Vancouver Canucks | ||
| National team |
 Sweden | ||
| NHL draft |
15th overall, 1993 Winnipeg Jets | ||
| Playing career | 1993–2003 | ||
Mats Anders Lindgren (born 1 October 1974) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey forward. He was selected in the first round of the 1993 NHL entry draft, 15th overall, by the Winnipeg Jets, although he never had the opportunity to play for them.
Lindgren represented Sweden at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.[1]
After his professional career ended he moved back to his hometown of Skellefteå, Sweden where he became assistant coach for Skellefteå AIK.
He now does skill development at North Shore Winter Club.