Adam Larsson

Swedish ice hockey player

Nils Erik Adam Larsson (born 12 November 1992) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is the alternate captain of the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected fourth overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2011 draft.[1] Larsson was the first defenceman and first European-trained player to be drafted in 2011.[2]

Adam Larsson
Larsson with the New Jersey Devils in 2014
Born (1992-11-12) 12 November 1992 (age 31)
Skellefteå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight 215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams
Seattle Kraken
Skellefteå AIK
New Jersey Devils
Edmonton Oilers
National team  Sweden
NHL Draft 4th overall, 2011
New Jersey Devils
Playing career 2009–present

References change

  1. Chere, Rich (24 June 2011). "Devils pick Adam Larsson fourth overall in 2011 NHL Draft". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
  2. "2011 ISS Top 30". 2011-11-18. Archived from the original on 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2018-09-12.