Johan Hedberg

Johan Hedberg

Swedish professional hockey player Johan Hedberg plays for the Atlanta Thrashers in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Born: May 5, 1973
Birthplace: Leksand, Sweden
Nickname: Moose
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Position: Goaltender
Saves: Left
Draft year: 1994

NHL Career

Hedberg was drafted 218th overall in the 1994 NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He continued to play in Sweden for several years after the draft and was traded to the San Jose Sharks on August 6, 1998. Hedberg was assigned to the Sharks' American Hockey League affiliate, the Kentucky Thoroughblades in 1999. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins on March 12, 2001 and made his NHL debut with the Penguins the same year. Hedberg was traded again on August 25, 2003, going to the Vancouver Canucks. After playing in Sweden during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout, Hedberg signed with the Dallas Stars on August 5, 2005. He played one season in Dallas before signing with the Atlanta Thrashers on July 1, 2006.¹

Career Highlights

Hedberg scored two assists during a December 26, 2005, game against the St. Louis Blues. This was the first time a Dallas Stars goaltender had ever scored two assists in a single game.¹

Timeline

1992-99: Leksands IF, HockeyAllsvenskan
1994: Drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers
1999-00: Kentucky Thoroughblades, AHL
2001-03: Pittsburgh Penguins
2003-04: Traded to Vancouver Canucks
2004-05: Leksands IF, HockeyAllsvenskan
2005-06: Dallas Stars
2006-present: Atlanta Thrashers

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- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2000-2001

Johan Hedberg Timeline

May 5, 1973: Born
1993: Plays for the Leksands IF
1994: Drafted in the NHL Entry Draft 9th round, 218 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers
1998: Traded to San Jose Sharks for 7th round draft choice
2001: Traded to Pittsburgh Penguins - makes NHL debut with them
2003: Traded to Vancouver Canucks
2004: Signed as a free agent by Leksands IF
2005: Signed as a free agent by Dallas Stars
2006: Signed as a free agent by Atlanta Thrashers

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