Guide Note

Niklas Kronwall, (sometimes spelled Niklas Kronvall), is a Swedish professional hockey player, currently playing for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League. He is regarded as a very physical player for the Wings.

Fast Facts

Born: January 12, 1981
Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Left
2006 Winter Olympics Gold Medal winner with Team Sweden

Career Highlights

Kronwall began playing junior hockey in his native Sweden in 1996 at the age of 15. He was drafted out of the Djurgarden of the Elitserien or Swedish Elite League 29th overall in the 2000 NHL Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He continued to play in Sweden for a few years before making his NHL debut with the Wings in 2003. He returned to the Elitserien during the 2004-05 NHL Lockout, then split the 2005-06 season between the Wings and their minor league affiliate. He also represented Sweden in the 2006 Olympics, winning the gold medal. Kronwall earned a full roster spot with the Wings in the 2006-07 regular season, playing 68 regular season games.

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- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 189
- Rookie Year: 2003-2004

Niklas Kronwall Timeline

January 12, 1981: Born
1999: Joined the Djurgårdens IF Hockey Team of the Elitserien (Swedish Elite League)
2000: Drafted 29th overall in the 1st round of the NHL entry draft by the Detroit Red Wings
2003: Won the Silver Medal with Team Sweden at the World Hockey Championships
2003: NHL debut with the Detroit Red Wings
2003: Assigned to the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL, a Detroit Red Wings affiliate
2004: Continued with the Grand Rapids Griffins, during the NHL lockout
2006: Returned to the Detroit Red Wings after missing over 30 games with a knee injury
2006: Won the Gold Medal with Team Sweden in the Winter Olympics

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