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'''Magnus Chrona''' (born 28 August 2000) is a Swedish professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] for the <!--[[San Jose Barracuda]] in the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) while under contract to the--> [[San Jose Sharks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). He formerly played for the [[Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey|University of Denver]] of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA).
'''Magnus Chrona''' (born 28 August 2000) is a Swedish professional [[ice hockey]] [[goaltender]] for the <!--[[San Jose Barracuda]] in the [[American Hockey League]] (AHL) while under contract to the--> [[San Jose Sharks]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). He formerly played for the [[Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey|University of Denver]] of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA).

==Early life==
Chrona was born on 28 August 2000, in [[Skellefteå]], [[Sweden]]<ref name="EP">{{cite web |title=Magnus Chrona |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/381263/magnus-chrona |publisher=Elite Prospects |access-date=10 March 2024}}</ref> to parents Annika and Bjorn.<ref name="denverpioneers bio">{{cite web |title=#30 Magnus Chrona |url=https://denverpioneers.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/magnus-chrona/4794 |publisher=Denver Pioneers |access-date=10 March 2024}}</ref>


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Growing up in Sweden, Chrona played for the [[Skellefteå AIK]] junior team and Nacka HK junior under-18 team.<ref name="EP"/> During the 2017–18 season with Nacka HK in the J18 Allsvenskan league, Chrona recorded a 1.14 [[goals against average]] (GAA) and .954 [[save percentage]] (SV%) through seven games. The following year, he posted a 4.00 GAA and .889 SV% through 26 games for the Skellefteå AIK under-20 team.<ref name="denverpioneers bio"/> Following the 2018–19 season, Chrona enrolled at the [[University of Denver]] and played for the [[Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey]] team for the 2019–20 season.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=HockeyCommits|number=1143226587401392136|title=Magnus Chrona (Skelleftea AIK U20) has committed to the University of Denver for 2019-2020. @DU_Hockey @skelleftea_aik|date=24 June 2019}}</ref>

===Professional===
===Professional===
After being drafted in the fifth round of the [[2018 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Lightning quiet at draft, make seven picks, but are linked to key pending free agent|url=https://tampabayhockeynow.com/2018/06/24/tampa-bay-lightning-quiet-at-draft-make-seven-picks-but-are-linked-to-key-pending-free-agent/|website=tampabayhockeynow.com |access-date=June 24, 2018|date=June 24, 2018}}</ref> he was traded in April 2021 to the [[San Jose Sharks]] in exchange for [[Fredrik Claesson]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sharks Acquire Goaltender Magnus Chrona |url=https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-acquire-goaltender-magnus-chrona/c-323560892|website=nhl.com|access-date=April 12, 2021|date=April 12, 2021}}</ref> On April 10, 2023, Chrona signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks.<ref>{{cite web |title=BREAKING: Chrona Signs With Sharks |url=https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-magnus-chrona-signed/ |website=sanjosehockeynow.com |access-date=November 5, 2023 |date=April 10, 2023}}</ref> He made his NHL debut with the Sharks on November 4, 2023 against the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Penguins score 10, defeat Sharks in Karlsson's return to San Jose |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-san-jose-sharks-game-recap-november-4 |website=NHL.com |access-date=November 5, 2023 |date=November 4, 2023}}</ref>
After being drafted in the fifth round of the [[2018 NHL Entry Draft]] by the [[Tampa Bay Lightning]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Tampa Bay Lightning quiet at draft, make seven picks, but are linked to key pending free agent|url=https://tampabayhockeynow.com/2018/06/24/tampa-bay-lightning-quiet-at-draft-make-seven-picks-but-are-linked-to-key-pending-free-agent/|website=tampabayhockeynow.com |access-date=June 24, 2018|date=June 24, 2018}}</ref> he was traded in April 2021 to the [[San Jose Sharks]] in exchange for [[Fredrik Claesson]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Sharks Acquire Goaltender Magnus Chrona |url=https://www.nhl.com/sharks/news/sharks-acquire-goaltender-magnus-chrona/c-323560892|website=nhl.com|access-date=April 12, 2021|date=April 12, 2021}}</ref> On April 10, 2023, Chrona signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks.<ref>{{cite web |title=BREAKING: Chrona Signs With Sharks |url=https://sanjosehockeynow.com/san-jose-sharks-magnus-chrona-signed/ |website=sanjosehockeynow.com |access-date=November 5, 2023 |date=April 10, 2023}}</ref> He made his NHL debut with the Sharks on November 4, 2023 against the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Penguins score 10, defeat Sharks in Karlsson's return to San Jose |url=https://www.nhl.com/news/pittsburgh-penguins-san-jose-sharks-game-recap-november-4 |website=NHL.com |access-date=November 5, 2023 |date=November 4, 2023}}</ref>

Revision as of 01:47, 10 March 2024

Magnus Chrona
Born (2000-08-28) 28 August 2000 (age 24)
Skellefteå, Sweden
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team San Jose Sharks
NHL draft 152nd overall, 2018
Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career 2023–present

Magnus Chrona (born 28 August 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He formerly played for the University of Denver of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

Early life

Chrona was born on 28 August 2000, in Skellefteå, Sweden[1] to parents Annika and Bjorn.[2]

Playing career

Growing up in Sweden, Chrona played for the Skellefteå AIK junior team and Nacka HK junior under-18 team.[1] During the 2017–18 season with Nacka HK in the J18 Allsvenskan league, Chrona recorded a 1.14 goals against average (GAA) and .954 save percentage (SV%) through seven games. The following year, he posted a 4.00 GAA and .889 SV% through 26 games for the Skellefteå AIK under-20 team.[2] Following the 2018–19 season, Chrona enrolled at the University of Denver and played for the Denver Pioneers men's ice hockey team for the 2019–20 season.[3]

Professional

After being drafted in the fifth round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft by the Tampa Bay Lightning,[4] he was traded in April 2021 to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Fredrik Claesson.[5] On April 10, 2023, Chrona signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Sharks.[6] He made his NHL debut with the Sharks on November 4, 2023 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.[7]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2019–20 University of Denver NCHC 27 16 6 4 1,593 57 2 2.15 .920
2020–21 University of Denver NCHC 18 7 11 0 1,044 43 1 2.47 .907
2021–22 University of Denver NCHC 37 28 8 1 2,187 77 6 2.11 .911
2022–23 University of Denver NCHC 32 22 9 0 1,862 68 4 2.19 .916
NCAA totals 114 73 34 5 6,686 245 13 2.20 .914

References

  1. ^ a b "Magnus Chrona". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "#30 Magnus Chrona". Denver Pioneers. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. ^ @HockeyCommits (June 24, 2019). "Magnus Chrona (Skelleftea AIK U20) has committed to the University of Denver for 2019-2020. @DU_Hockey @skelleftea_aik" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Tampa Bay Lightning quiet at draft, make seven picks, but are linked to key pending free agent". tampabayhockeynow.com. June 24, 2018. Retrieved June 24, 2018.
  5. ^ "Sharks Acquire Goaltender Magnus Chrona". nhl.com. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
  6. ^ "BREAKING: Chrona Signs With Sharks". sanjosehockeynow.com. April 10, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Penguins score 10, defeat Sharks in Karlsson's return to San Jose". NHL.com. November 4, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.