Oscar Hedman

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Oscar Hedman
Born (1986-04-21) April 21, 1986 (age 39)
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 212 lb (96 kg; 15 st 2 lb)
Position Defence
Shot Left
Played for Frölunda HC
Timrå IK
Modo Hockey
NHL draft 132nd overall, 2004
Washington Capitals
Playing career 2003–2020

Oscar Erik Olof Hedman (born April 21, 1986) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for Modo Hockey in HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv).[1] He broke into the Elitserien at just 17 years old and soon became a key player in the league. In 2007, Hedman helped Modo capture the Swedish Championship. He is the older sibling of NHL defenceman Victor Hedman.

Playing career

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After a standout junior career as a key player on Modo's J18 and J20 squads, Hedman made his debut in Sweden's top league, the Elitserien, with Modo in 2003 at just 17 years old. Following that season, he was selected 132nd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. Hedman played a vital role in helping Modo capture the championship title in 2007. However, on November 26, 2007, during a matchup against fierce rivals Timrå IK, he suffered a concussion just seven seconds into the game after a hit from Mika Pyörälä. The impact left him lying motionless on the ice, and medical personnel placed him in a neck brace before transporting him to a nearby hospital.[2] Throughout five straight seasons in Elitserien, Hedman consistently increased his point production.

On March 27, 2008, Hedman committed to continuing his professional career in the Swedish top-tier league by signing a two-year contract with Frölunda HC.[3]

International play

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Hedman represented Sweden at the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships, as well as the 2005 and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he led all Swedish defencemen in scoring with one goal and three assists.[4]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2001–02 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 11 0 4 4 8 1 0 0 0 0
2002–03 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 14 4 5 9 8 6 2 1 3 32
2002–03 Modo Hockey J20 5 0 1 1 2 — — — — —
2003–04 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 3 3 1 4 2 2 0 3 3 0
2003–04 Modo Hockey J20 25 7 11 18 28 8 3 3 6 6
2003–04 Modo Hockey SEL 24 1 2 3 6 6 0 0 0 0
2004–05 Modo Hockey J20 7 2 2 4 12 5 0 1 1 4
2004–05 Modo Hockey SEL 43 1 3 4 18 4 0 0 0 0
2005–06 Modo Hockey J20 7 3 2 5 10 — — — — —
2005–06 Modo Hockey SEL 44 3 2 5 30 5 0 1 1 0
2006–07 Modo Hockey SEL 55 2 7 9 42 20 1 4 5 14
2007–08 Modo Hockey SEL 53 4 9 13 30 5 1 1 2 0
2008–09 Frölunda HC SEL 55 5 6 11 26 11 0 0 0 14
2009–10 Frölunda HC SEL 52 2 5 7 12 7 0 0 0 0
2010–11 Frölunda HC SEL 55 2 9 11 40 — — — — —
2011–12 Timrå IK SEL 55 2 11 13 24 — — — — —
2012–13 Timrå IK SEL 55 0 4 4 26 — — — — —
2013–14 Modo Hockey SHL 53 3 7 10 14 2 0 0 0 0
2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL 55 1 6 7 30 — — — — —
2015–16 Modo Hockey SHL 52 3 10 13 12 — — — — —
2016–17 Modo Hockey Allsv 52 1 2 3 28 — — — — —
2017–18 Modo Hockey Allsv 52 6 6 12 36 — — — — —
2018–19 Modo Hockey Allsv 50 4 6 10 53 5 0 0 0 6
2019–20 Modo Hockey Allsv 52 0 8 8 14 2 0 0 0 0
SHL totals 651 29 81 110 310 60 2 6 8 28
Allsv totals 206 11 22 33 131 7 0 0 0 6

International

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Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2004 Sweden WJC18 5th 6 3 1 4 0
2005 Sweden WJC 6th 6 0 0 0 0
2006 Sweden WJC 5th 6 1 3 4 2
Junior totals 18 4 4 8 2

References

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  1. ^ Sellén, Patric (August 14, 2020). "Efter 642 matcher i Modotröjan: Oscar Hedman lägger av". SVT Nyheter.
  2. ^ Andersson, Pär (November 26, 2007). "Hedman till sjukhus – fick hjärnskakning" (in Swedish). Expressen. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved December 7, 2008.
  3. ^ Gyllander, Peter (March 27, 2008). "Oscar Hedman till Frölunda" (in Swedish). Frölunda HC. Retrieved September 6, 2008. [dead link]
  4. ^ "Sweden Team 20 scoring leaders" (PDF). Swedish Ice Hockey Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 13, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2008.
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