Guide Note

Swedish professional ice hockey player Andreas Karlsson most recently played with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the National Hockey League. It was reported that Karlsson will play in the Swedish Elitserien, for the Frolunda HC, during the 2008-09 season.¹

Fast Facts

Born: August 19, 1975
Birthplace: Ludvika, Sweden
Nickname: Pastorn (The Pastor)
Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 201 lbs.
Position: Center
Shoots: Left
Draft year: 1993

NHL Career

Karlsson was drafted 148th overall in the 1993 NHL draft by the Calgary Flames. He continued to play in Sweden for the Leksand IF until 1999, when he joined the Orlando Solar Bears in the International Hockey League. Karlsson was traded in 1999, to the Atlanta Thrashers and made his NHL debut that same year. After three seasons with the Thrashers, he spent two years in the American Hockey League, with the Chicago Wolves, then one year in Swtizerland and two years in Sweden. On July 1, 2006, Karlsson signed as a free agent with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Career Highlights

2002: Calder Cup, AHL Championship
2006: Guldhjalmen, Elitserien MVP
2006: World Ice Hockey Championships, gold medal

Timeline

1992-99: Leksand IF, Elitserien
1993: Drafted by the Calgary Flames
1999-00: Orlando Solar Bears, IHL
1999-02: Atlanta Thrashers
2002-03: Chicago Wolves, AHL
2003-04: EHC Basel, Switzerland
2004-06: HV 71 Jonkoping, Elitserien
2006-08: Tampa Bay Lightning

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- Height: 6' 4"
- Weight: 205
- Rookie Year: 1993

Andreas Karlsson Timeline

August 19, 1975: Born
1992-99: Played with the Leksand IF Sweden
1999: Played with the Orlando Solar Bears IHL
1999: Traded to the Atlanta Thrashers
1999-02: Played with the Atlanta Thrashers
1993: Drafted 148th overall in the 6th round of the NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames
2006: World Championships Gold Medal, Team Sweden
2006: Re-Signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning

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