Oscar Hedman
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Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
| Oscar Hedman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Born |
April 21, 1986 Örnsköldsvik, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Frölunda HC Timrå IK Modo Hockey | ||
| NHL draft |
132nd overall, 2004 Washington Capitals | ||
| Playing career | 2003–2020 | ||
Oscar Erik Olof Hedman (born April 21, 1986) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for Modo Hockey in HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv).[1] He broke into the Elitserien at just 17 years old and soon became a key player in the league. In 2007, Hedman helped Modo capture the Swedish Championship. He is the older sibling of NHL defenceman Victor Hedman.
After a standout junior career as a key player on Modo's J18 and J20 squads, Hedman made his debut in Sweden's top league, the Elitserien, with Modo in 2003 at just 17 years old. Following that season, he was selected 132nd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Hedman played a vital role in helping Modo capture the championship title in 2007. However, on November 26, 2007, during a matchup against fierce rivals Timrå IK, he suffered a concussion just seven seconds into the game after a hit from Mika Pyörälä. The impact left him lying motionless on the ice, and medical personnel placed him in a neck brace before transporting him to a nearby hospital.[2] Throughout five straight seasons in Elitserien, Hedman consistently increased his point production.
On March 27, 2008, Hedman committed to continuing his professional career in the Swedish top-tier league by signing a two-year contract with Frölunda HC.[3]
International play
Hedman represented Sweden at the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships, as well as the 2005 and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he led all Swedish defencemen in scoring with one goal and three assists.[4]