Mattias Ohlund

Swedish-born professional hockey player Mattias Öhlund plays defense for the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning.

He previously played for the Vancouver Canucks before signing as a free agent with the Lightning on July 1, 2009.

Öhlund was drafted as the Canucks' first choice during the 1994 NHL entry draft, but was unable to agree on a contract with Vancouver for the next three seasons, so he remained a player hockey in his home country. Shortly before the 1997-1998 season, the Toronto Maple Leafs offered Öhlund a contract that the Canucks were forced to match if they wanted to maintain his rights. With contract negotiations settled, Öhlund joined the Canucks for the first game of the season and has been an integral member of the team's defense ever since.

Near the close of the 2007-08 season, Öhlund scored his 87th goal to become the highest scoring defenseman in Canucks' history.

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• Career Stats: Mattias Ohlund
  • Height: 6ft 3 in
  • Weight: 220 lb
  • Rookie Year: 1995-1996

• September 6, 1976 Born

• 1994: Played with the Lulea of the Swedish Elitserien

• 1994: Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1st round, 13th overall in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft

• 1996: Won the Elitserien Junior Player of the Year Award

• 1998: Earned a position on the NHL All-Rookie Team

• 1999: Earned a position on the NHL All-Star Team

• 2005: Played for the Lulea during the hockey lockout

• 2006: Inducted into the Pitea Wall of Fame

• 2007-present: Currently playing for the Vancouver Canucks

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