Oscar Hedman

Oscar Hedman
Born (1986-04-21) April 21, 1986
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
SHL team
Former teams
Modo Hockey
Frölunda HC
Timrå IK
NHL Draft 132nd overall, 2004
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2003present

Oscar Erik Olof Hedman (born April 21, 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for Modo Hockey in Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Hedman made his debut in Elitserien at age 17, he quickly established himself in the league, and in 2007 he won the Swedish Championship with Modo. He is the older brother of Victor Hedman.

Playing career

After a successful junior career, where he was a prominent part of Modo's J18- and J20-team, Hedman made his Elitserien debut for Modo in 2003 at the age of 17. After the season he was drafted 132nd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Hedman was a cornerstone in Modo's 2007 championship winning team. Hedman suffered a concussion after being hit by Mika Pyörälä seven seconds into a game between Modo and arch rival Timrå IK on November 26, 2007. The hit struck Hedman unfortunate and he remained lying on the ice, paramedics equipped Hedman with a cervical collar and he was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.[1] Hedman has improved his point totals for five consecutive seasons in Elitserien.

On March 27, 2008, Hedman signed a two-year contract with Frölunda HC.[2]

International play

Hedman played for Sweden at the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships, the 2005 and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he became Sweden's leading scorer among defencemen with one goal and three assists.[3]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2002–03 Modo Hockey J20 50112
2003–04 Modo Hockey J20 257111828 83366
2003–04 Modo Hockey SEL 241236 60000
2004–05 Modo Hockey J20 722412 50114
2004–05 Modo Hockey SEL 4313418 40000
2005–06 Modo Hockey J20 732510
2005–06 Modo Hockey SEL 4432530 50110
2006–07 Modo Hockey SEL 5527942 2014514
2007–08 Modo Hockey SEL 53491330 51120
2008–09 Frölunda HC SEL 55561126 1100014
2009–10 Frölunda HC SEL 5225712 70000
2010–11 Frölunda HC SEL 55291140
2011–12 Timrå IK SEL 552111324
2012–13 Timrå IK SEL 5504426
2013–14 Modo Hockey SHL 53371014 20000
SHL totals 544256590268 6026828

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Sweden WJC18 5th 63140
2005 Sweden WJC 6th 60000
2006 Sweden WJC 5th 61342
Junior totals 184482

References

  1. Andersson, Pär (November 26, 2007). "Hedman till sjukhus – fick hjärnskakning" (in Swedish). Expressen. Retrieved December 7, 2008.
  2. Gyllander, Peter (March 27, 2008). "Oscar Hedman till Frölunda" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. Retrieved September 6, 2008.
  3. "Sweden Team 20 scoring leaders" (PDF). Swedish Ice Hockey Association. Retrieved December 7, 2008.

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