Niklas Hansson

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Niklas Hansson
Born (1995-01-08) January 8, 1995 (age 29)
Jonstorp, Sweden
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NL team
Former teams		 EV Zug
HV71
Texas Stars
Rögle BK
NHL draft 68th overall, 2013
Dallas Stars
Playing career 2011–present

Niklas Hansson (born January 8, 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with EV Zug of the National League (NL). He was selected by the Dallas Stars in the 3rd round (68th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

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Playing career

Hansson made his Elitserien debut playing with Rögle BK during the 2012–13 Elitserien season. [1]

At the conclusion of his first season with HV71 in 2015–16, Hansson agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with his draft club, the Dallas Stars, on March 26, 2016. [2] He immediately joined AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, on an amateur try-out for the final stretch of their regular season and first round defeat in the post-season.

In the 2016–17 season, Hansson was loaned back to HV71 to continue his development. He contributed as a depth player to HV71's blueline, helping the club claim their fifth Championship in franchise history.

At the conclusion of his entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars following the 2018–19 season, having spent the entirety of his North American career in the AHL with affiliate, the Texas Stars, Hansson opted to return to his original hometown club, Rögle BK of the SHL. He signed a two-year contract on April 24, 2019. [3]

On May 14, 2021, Hansson joined EV Zug of the National League (NL) on a two-year contract through the 2022–23 season. [4]

Career statistics

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2010–11Jonstorps IF Div.2 180222—————
2011–12 Rögle BK J20 18213670220
2012–13Rögle BKJ2039320234720000
2012–13 Rögle BK SEL 90004—————
2013–14Rögle BKJ201248122—————
2013–14 Rögle BK Allsv 4721113161619106
2014–15 Rögle BKAllsv472192110101344
2014–15Rögle BKJ20—————12022
2015–16 HV71 SHL44715221460000
2015–16 Texas Stars AHL 6011040002
2016–17 HV71SHL46110111220000
2017–18 Texas StarsAHL701101138—————
2018–19 Texas StarsAHL657152234—————
2019–20 Rögle BKSHL413182114—————
2020–21 Rögle BKSHL496182416143366
2021–22 EV Zug NL 4811314226152578
SHL totals18917617860223366

Awards and honors

AwardYear
SHL
Le Mat Trophy (HV71) 2017 [5]

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References

  1. ↑ "2012-13 Rögle BK player statistics". Eliteprospects.com. May 6, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Dallas Stars sign Niklas Hansson to entry-level contract". Dallas Stars . March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Hansson returns to Rogle from AHL" (in Swedish). Rögle BK. April 24, 2019. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Niklas Hansson signs for two years with EVZ" (in Swiss High German). EV Zug. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  5. ↑ "HV71 wins championship". aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). April 30, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2017.


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