Theo Lindstein

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Theo Lindstein
Born (2005-01-05) 5 January 2005 (age 20)
Gävle, Sweden
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams
St. Louis Blues
Brynäs IF
NHL draft 29th overall, 2023
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2022present

Theo Lindstein (born 5 January 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently under contract as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lindstein was drafted 29th overall by the Blues in the 2023 NHL entry draft. [1]

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Playing career

Lindstein's professional career began in the 2021–22 season with Brynäs IF in the SHL, the top hockey league in Sweden. Lindstein appeared in 12 games, in which he scored one point, which was an assist. In the 2022–23 season, He appeared in 32 games and doubled his points, scoring one goal and an assist for two points. He was signed to a one-year extension with Brynäs on 14 April 2023, opted to remain with the relegated club to the HockeyAllsvenskan for the following season. [2]

The following season Lindstein appeared in 49 regular season HockeyAllsvenskan games, scoring 15 points, and then all 13 playoff games, scoring four points as Brynäs earned promotion back to the SHL. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the St. Louis Blues, on 21 March 2024. [3]

International play

Medal record
Representing Flag of Sweden.svg  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Sweden

Lindstein represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season TeamLeagueGP G A Pts PIM GPGAPtsPIM
2021–22 Brynäs IF J20 341344
2021–22 Brynäs IF SHL 120110
2022–23Brynäs IFJ20142574
2022–23 Brynäs IFSHL321120
2023–24Brynäs IFJ2020220
2023–24 Brynäs IF Allsv 49411154131340
2024–25 Brynäs IFSHL444596172350
SHL totals88571210172350

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022 Sweden U18 Gold medal icon.svg50002
2022 Sweden HG18 Silver medal icon.svg51560
2023 SwedenU18Silver medal icon.svg71450
2024 Sweden WJC Silver medal icon.svg72680
2025 SwedenWJC4th70442
Junior totals31419234

References

  1. Pek, Andrew (28 June 2023). "Blues make three picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. "Theo Lindstein signs new contract with Brynäs" (in Swedish). Brynäs IF. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  3. "Lindstein agrees to entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by St. Louis Blues first round draft pick
2023
Succeeded by