Hampus Lindholm


Hampus Lindholm is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League. He has been playing for the Ducks since the 2012 draft, when he was a first-round selection by the team. He began his ice hockey career with Jonstorps IF and has previously played with Rögle BK.

Playing career

In 2009–10, Lindholm played for the Jonstorps U20 team, scoring three points in three games. The following year, he played 39 games for Rögle BK U20, providing four assists.
In 2011–12, Lindholm began his professional career with Rögle, playing 20 games and scoring four points, Lindholm was also named the U20 Super Elit League's Best Defenseman. Lindholm was a top prospect who was ranked fourth among European skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau, and he was selected sixth overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. He was considered by some to be a sleeper pick for the draft, with Rob Brodie comparing Lindholm to Erik Karlsson and Mika Zibanejad, two other Swedish prospects who rose sharply in the Draft.
Lindhom made his North American debut with the Norfolk Admirals, the Ducks' former American Hockey League affiliate, in 2012–13. That year, he played 44 games, getting 11 points.
Lindholm scored his first NHL goal on 6 November 2013, against Mike Smith of the Phoenix Coyotes.

International play

Lindholm has represented Sweden at the 2012 U18 World Junior Championship, winning the silver medal. In the 2012 J18 World Championships, he was voted one of the Swedish team's three most valuable players of the tournament. He also won the most valuable player award in the games against Finland and Switzerland.
Lindholm was not able to play for Sweden at the 2013 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships due to a concussion.

Playing style

Lindholm is a two-way defenceman, who's good at passing the puck. His skating and hockey intelligence have also been admired.
Former NHL defenseman Kenny Jönsson has influenced Lindholm, and Lindholm mentioned Nicklas Lidström and Scott Niedermayer as his other role models.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Awards and honors