Niklas Lundström

Niklas Lundström (born 10 January 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for HC Dukla Jihlava in the 1st Czech Republic Hockey League (Czech.1). Lundstrom formerly made his professional debut in Sweden with AIK men's elite team of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Lundström has also played in Sweden's national junior ice hockey team, both the under-16 and under-17 respective teams.

Not to be confused with Niklas Sundström.

Niklas Lundström
Born (1993-01-10) 10 January 1993
Värmdö, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
Czech.1 team
Former teams		 HC Dukla Jihlava
AIK
Chicago Wolves
Bakersfield Condors
NHL Draft 132nd overall, 2011
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2010–present
Medal record
Representing Sweden
Ice hockey
IIHF World U18 Championships
2011 Germany
IIHF World U20 Championships
2013 Russia

Playing career

Lundström played his first Elitserien game on 28 December 2010, which was against HV71. He replaced Björn Bjurling in the net after Bjurling had allowed three goals in the game's first 13 minutes. However, AIK lost the game 8–2.[1]

Lundström was drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 5th round of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft as the 132nd pick overall.[2]

In the midst of his second season within the Blues organization in 2015–16, Lundström was traded by St. Louis along with a 5th round selection in 2016 to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Anders Nilsson on 27 February 2016.[3]

Unable to establish a career in North America, Lundström returned to Sweden as a free agent and signed a one-year deal with second tier club, IF Björklöven of the HockeyAllsvenskan on April 29, 2016.

References
  1. Patrik Sjögren (28 December 2010). "Mardrömmen 2" (in Swedish). Sportbladet. Retrieved 28 December 2010.
  2. Hart, N. (26 June 2011). "Blues take right wingers with first two picks". stltoday.com. Retrieved 4 July 2011.
  3. "Oilers deal Anders Nilsson to Blues for prospect Niklas Lundstrom and 5th round pick". Edmonton Journal. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2016.
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