Fredrik Forsberg (ice hockey, born December 1996)

Fredrik Forsberg
Born (1996-12-12) December 12, 1996
Uppsala, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Right
Allsv team
Former teams
IF Björklöven
Leksands IF
HV71
Playing career 2013–present

Fredrik Forsberg (born December 12, 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with IF Björklöven of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv).

Forsberg made his Swedish Hockey League debut playing with Leksands IF during the 2013–14 SHL season.[1] He has also featured in the SHL with HV71.

Personal life

Fredrik is the younger brother of Filip Forsberg who was drafted 11th overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Washington Capitals. Filip now plays for the Nashville Predators. The brothers are of no relation to former NHL star Peter Forsberg.[2]

References

  1. ^ Leksand 2013–14 player statistics
  2. ^ "Prospect Watch: Olli Maatta and Filip Forsberg". The Hockey News. June 24, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved June 24, 2012.