Henrik Lundqvist
Henrik Lundqvist (born 2 March 1982) is an Swedish former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played for a total of 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played his entire NHL career for the New York Rangers. He was nicknamed "King Henrik".[1] He also played for Team Sweden and won a gold medal with them at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, as well as a silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.
| Henrik Lundqvist | |
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 Lundqvist with the New York Rangers in October 2014 | |
| Born | March 2, 1982 Åre, Sweden |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb) |
| Position | Goaltender |
| Played for | NHL: New York Rangers SEL: Frölunda HC |
| National team |  Sweden
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| NHL Draft | 205th overall, 2000 New York Rangers |
| Playing career | 2000–2020 |
Career
On October 9, 2020, Lundqvist signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Washington Capitals.[2] However, he never played a game for them. He had to miss the whole 2020-2021 season because of an irregular heartbeat.[3] In January 2021, Lundqvist announced that he was undergoing open-heart surgery.[4]
On December 14, 2021, Lundqvist announced his retirement from playing professional ice hockey.[5] On January 28, 2022, the Rangers retired Lundqvist's jersey number #30.[6]
Henrik Lundqvist Media
Lundqvist with Frölunda HC in February 2005 in the 2004–05 season
Lundqvist during a game against the Calgary Flames in the 2007–08 season. During that season, Lundqvist signed a six-year extension with the New York Rangers.
Lundqvist during a game against the Washington Capitals in the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs
Lundqvist during the 2011–12 season. During that season, he became the first NHL goaltender to win at least 30 games in their first seven seasons.
Henrik (left) with his identical twin brother, Joel Lundqvist, during an ad campaign for clothing retailer Brothers
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References
- ↑ "Henrik Lundqvist was the King for a Reason". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Henrik Lundqvist signs one-year deal with Washington Capitals". Washington Post. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ "Henrik Lundqvist to miss next NHL season due to heart condition". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Henrik Lundqvist shares update on heart surgery, along with adorable drawing made by his 5-year-old daughter". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ↑ "Lundqvist retires from NHL after 15 seasons with Rangers". NHL. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ↑ "'The King' is Back: Hockey world honours Lundqvist on jersey retirement night". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 2, 2023.