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Karl Henriksson

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Karl Henriksson
Born (2001-02-05) 5 February 2001 (age 23)
Malmö, Sweden
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 174 lb (79 kg; 12 st 6 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Left
SHL team
Former teams
Växjö Lakers
Frölunda HC
NHL draft 58th overall, 2019
New York Rangers
Playing career 2019–present

Karl Henriksson (born 5 February 2001) is a Swedish ice hockey centre for the Vaxjo Lakers of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected in the second round, 58th overall pick, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Rangers.

Playing career

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In the 2018–19 season Henriksson led Frölunda HC J20 in scoring with 49 points on 13 goals and 36 assists.[1] He also played in two games for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League in 2018–19 without picking up a point.[2] In the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Henriksson was selected with the 58th overall pick by the New York Rangers.[3] On 26 March 2020, he signed a two-year contract extension with Frölunda HC.[4] During the 2020–21 season, he recorded one goal and seven assists in 44 games with Frölunda HC during the regular season, and appeared in four playoff games with the team. On 21 April 2021, Henriksson signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Rangers.[5][6]

According to Frölunda director of player development Mikael Ström, Henriksson "always makes other guys better. Everyone wants to play with Karl because they know, of course, he's a really good stick-handler and he can score. But he also works hard every shift and he has a smartness on the ice. He sees other guys – and I think he sees other guys one step before anyone else can see them."[7]

After two seasons with the Rangers' American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, Henriksson signed a three-year contract with the Växjö Lakers on 13 June 2024.[8][9]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2016–17 Karlskrona HK J20 10 0 0 0 2
2017–18 Frölunda HC J20 5 0 0 0 0
2018–19 Frölunda HC J20 45 13 36 49 26 6 2 7 9 4
2018–19 Frölunda HC SHL 2 0 0 0 0
2019–20 Frölunda HC J20 27 6 35 41 8
2019–20 Frölunda HC SHL 8 0 1 1 0
2019–20 Södertälje SK Allsv 15 0 1 1 10
2020–21 Frölunda HC SHL 44 1 6 7 18 4 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Frölunda HC SHL 40 3 6 9 8 9 2 1 3 0
2022–23 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 70 7 10 17 20 8 0 0 0 4
2023–24 Hartford Wolf Pack AHL 64 11 12 23 12
SHL totals 94 4 13 17 26 13 2 1 3 0
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World U18 Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Sweden
World Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Czech Republic

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2019 Sweden U18 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 3 6 9 2
2020 Sweden WJC 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 7 1 2 3 2
Junior totals 14 4 8 12 4

References

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  1. ^ "Frölunda HC J20". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Karl Henriksson". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
  3. ^ Goldman, Shayna (22 June 2019). "2019 NHL Draft: New York Rangers Select Karl Henriksson 58th Overall". Blueshirt Banter. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Karl för sitt kontrakt". frolundaindians.com (in Swedish). 26 March 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  5. ^ "Rangers Agree to Terms with Forward Karl Henriksson". NHL.com. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. ^ Jusufi, Leotrim (21 April 2021). "Talangen klar för New York Rangers". Expressen. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  7. ^ Mercogliano, Vincent Z. (6 May 2020). "Analyzing the top 10 prospects for the NY Rangers: No. 9 Karl Henriksson". Lohud.com. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  8. ^ Toresson, Carolina (13 June 2024). "Välkommen till Växjö Lakers Karl Henriksson". vaxjolakers.se (in Swedish). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  9. ^ Walker, Mollie (20 June 2024). "Rangers' offseason will have new approach after Chris Drury's one-year deal bonanza". New York Post. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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