Adam Larsson
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]
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Larsson with the New Jersey Devils in 2014 | |
Born | Skellefteå, Sweden | 12 November 1992
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
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 |
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Larsson (right) and Nick Seeler during a game in 2023.
References
- ↑ Chere, Rich (24 June 2011). Devils pick Adam Larsson fourth overall in 2011 NHL Draft. http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2011/06/devils_pick_adam_larsson_fourt.html. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ↑ "2011 ISS Top 30". 2011-11-18. Archived from the original on 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2018-09-12.