Jacob Larsson

For those of a similar name, see Jakob Larsen (disambiguation).
Jacob Larsson
Born (1997-04-29) April 29, 1997
Ljungby, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
SHL team Frölunda HC
NHL Draft 27th overall, 2015
Anaheim Ducks
Playing career 2014present

Jacob Larsson (born April 29, 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently playing with Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected 27th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Larsson made his Swedish Hockey League debut during the 2014–15 SHL season. He was seen as one of the top ten international skaters for the 2015 NHL Entry Draft according to the NHL Central Scouting Bureau before he was selected by the Anaheim Ducks.[1]

On February 14, 2015, Larsson was signed to a two-year contract extension to remain with Frölunda.[2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2013–14 Frölunda HC J20 13 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Frölunda HC J20 30 8 11 19 49 8 0 4 4 6
2014–15 Frölunda HC SHL 20 1 2 3 6
2015–16 Frölunda HC SHL 47 5 9 14 10 16 0 3 3 0
SHL totals 67 6 11 17 16 16 0 3 3 0

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Sweden U17 6th 5 0 0 0 4
2014 Sweden IH18 4th 5 0 1 1 2
2015 Sweden WJC18 8th 5 0 3 3 0
Junior totals 15 0 4 4 6

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Nick Ritchie
Anaheim Ducks first round draft pick
2015
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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