Guide Note

Peter Forsberg is an all-star forward for the Colorado Avalanche in the National Hockey League.

Fast Facts

Full name: Peter Mattias Forsberg
Born: July 20, 1973
Birthplace: Ornskoldsvik, Sweden
1995 NHL Rookie of the Year
2003 NHL MVP
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist

Early Years

Forsberg began his career playing for MODO Hockey in the Elitserien, or Swedish Elite League. In 1991, he was drafted sixth overall in the NHL Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. Forsberg continued to play in Sweden, during which time he was traded to the Quebec Nordiques in 1992. In 1994, Forsberg played with the Swedish National Team, helping them bring home a gold medal in the Winter Olympics. The following year he made his NHL debut with the Nordiques, scoring 15 goals and 35 assists in the shortened 1994-95 regular season. His strong first season earned him the Calder Trophy for the NHL's Rookie of the Year.

Recent Years

Forsberg moved with the Nordiques as they became the Colorado Avalanche in 1995. He helped the Avalanche win two Stanley Cup Championships over the next few years, in 1996 and 2001. Forsberg continued with the Avalanche, earning the Hart Memorial Trophy, as the league's MVP, and the Art Ross Trophy, as the top scorer, both in 2003. Forsberg then signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2005. He returned to the Olympics in 2006, taking home another gold medal with Team Sweden. The following year he was traded to the Nashville Predators. He played just 17 games in Nashville and was expected to retire. Forsberg however re-signed with the Avalanche on February 25, 2008.

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Peter Forsberg Vital Stats

Mahalo's Guide to the Colorado Avalanche
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- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 205
- Rookie Year: 1991

Peter Forsberg Timeline

July 20, 1973: Born
1991: Drafted sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers
1992: Traded to the Quebec Nordiques
1994: Leads Sweden to the Gold Medal at the Winter Olympics. View Swedish postage stamp here
1995: Makes NHL debut with the Quebec Nordiques
1995: Wins rookie of the year Calder Memorial Trophy
1996: Helps lead Colorado to the Stanley Cup championship
2001: Helps Colorado win a second Stanley Cup title
2003: Wins league MVP Hart Memorial Trophy
2003: Wins league scoring title Art Ross Trophy
2005: Signs as a free agent with the Philadelphia Flyers
2006: Helps lead Sweden to another: Olympic Gold medal
2007: Traded to the Nashville Predators
2008: Signs with the Colorado Avalanche

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