P.J. Axelsson is a professional ice hockey player who is currently playing for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League.
Career Highlights
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.
P.J. Axelsson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Boston Bruins
- HockeyDB: Career Stats
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 184
- Rookie Year: 1997
P.J. Axelsson Timeline
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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