Oskar Sundqvist
Swedish ice hockey player
Oskar Sundqvist (born 23 March 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born in Boden, Sweden, Sundqvist played within the Skellefteå organization at both their club youth and professional levels. After being drafted in the third round, 81st overall, of the 2012 NHL entry draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sundqvist won a silver medal with Sweden junior team at the 2014 World Junior Championships.
Upon moving to North America, Sundqvist spent three seasons within the Penguins organization, with whom he won the 2016 Stanley Cup. In 2017, he was traded to the Blues and helped them win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.
Playing career
Sweden
Sundqvist was born on 23 March 1994 in Boden, Sweden. Growing up in Sweden, Sundqvist played within the Skellefteå organization in their club youth levels. He chose to play for Skellefteå after the hockey gymnasium school in Luleå showed little interest. Sundqvist recorded 22 goals and 54 points in 41 games with the Skellefteå's Junior team before being drafted in the third round, 81st overall, by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2012 NHL entry draft.
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