Niclas Havelid

Swedish professional hockey player Niclas Havelid plays in the National Hockey League with the New Jersey Devils.

Havelid was traded from the Atlanta Thrashers to the New Jersey Devils on March 2, 2009, in exchange for rookie defenseman Anssi Salmela.ESPN.com: Havelid to Devils for Salmela

Havelid was drafted 83rd overall in the 1999 NHL draft by the Anaheim Ducks. After two games with the Ducks' American Hockey League affiliate, the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks, Havelid made his NHL debut. Havelid had a standout season in 2002-2003, recording 11 goals, 22 assists and 30 penalty minutes, playing in all 82 regular season games with the Ducks. He continued to play with the Anaheim Ducks until June 26, 2004, when he was traded to the Atlanta Thrashers. Havelid played in Sweden for one season during the 2004-2005 NHL lockout before making his Thrashers debut. Havelid saw another exceptional season in 2006-2006, scoring four goals, 28 assists and recording 48 penalty minutes in 82 regular season games.

• 2006: Winter Olympic gold medal with Team Sweden
• 2006: Dan Snyder Memorial Award for perseverance, dedication and hard work

• 1988-1990: Enkoping, Swedish Ice Hockey Association
• 1991-1998: AIK Hockey, Elitserien
• 1998-1999: Malmo Redhawks, Elitserien
• 1999: Drafted by the Anaheim Ducks
• 1999-2004: Anaheim Ducks
• 2004-2009: Atlanta Thrashers
• 2009-present: New Jersey Devils

• Mahalo's Guide to New Jersey Devils
• Internet Hockey Database: Career Stats
  • Height: 6 ft 0 in
  • Weight: 200 lbs
  • Rookie Year: 1997-1998

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