P.J. Axelsson

P.J. Axelsson is a professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.

Axelsson began his career with the Vastra Frolunda in the Elitserien, or Swedish Elite League, in 1993. He was drafted 177th overall in the 1995 NHL Draft by the Boston Bruins. Axelsson continued to play in Sweden until 1997, when he made his NHL debut. He spent the next seven years playing nearly almost every regular season game with the Bruins. Axelsson returned to the Swedish Elite League during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout. Shortly after the lockout, Axelsson re-signed with the Bruins to a one year contract. In 2006, he represented Sweden in the Winter Olympics, helping the team win the gold medal. Axelsson then signed another contract extension with the Bruins on March 23, 2006, keeping him in Boston for three years.

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  • Height: 6'1"
  • Weight: 184
  • Rookie Year: 1997

• February 26, 1975: Born

• 1995: Drafted by the Boston Bruins in the 7th round (177th overall)

• 1995: Won the Bronze with Sweden at the World Junior Championships

• 1997: National Hockey League debut with the Boston Bruins

• 2001: Represented Team Sweden at the Olympics

• 2001: Returned to play with the Boston Bruins

• 2004: Played with Vastra Frolunda of the Swedish Elite League during the NHL lockout

• 2004: Won the Silver Medal at the World Championships

• 2005: Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Bruins to a one-year contract

• 2006: Won a Gold Medal with Team Sweden at the Olympics in Torino, Italy

• 2006: Re-signed by the Boston Bruins to a three-year contract extension.

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