Adam Larsson
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Adam Larsson is a Swedish professional ice hockey
defenceman for the New Jersey Devils. He also played for Skellefteå AIK
in Elitserien
(SEL) since 2009. He was selected 4th overall by the New Jersey Devils
in the 2011 NHL Draft. The youngest player on the Skellefteå squad at the time, Larsson was the first defenceman and first European-trained player to be drafted in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
.
turned out to be a spectacular breakthrough season for Larsson. He scored two goals in an Elitserien
game against Timrå
on October 15, 2009. By the end of the season, Larsson had tied the single-season record for amount of points in Elitserien among defencemen under the age of 18, 17 points, a record that was set by Tomas Jonsson
in 1977–78
, who compiled 8 goals and 9 assists in 35 games.
Larsson fought Timrå forward Daniel Corso
in a game on November 2, 2010, receiving a cut eyebrow during the altercation. Larsson commented that he kept his gloves on because removing them during a fight in Elitserien leads to an automatic one game suspension. Even though Larsson did not drop his gloves, both he and Corso were suspended for two games and received fines as a result of the fight.
Adam's play in the 2010–11 season
earned him a nomination for the Elitserien Rookie of the Year
award, but he wasn't chosen in the end.
during the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
. Seen as a move towards rebuilding the Devil's defence corp, Larsson was rated by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau
as the top European prospect available in the 2011 draft. Larsson, who has been compared to Red Wings
defenseman Nicklas Lidström
, signed a three-year entry-level contract with no bonuses at the league maximum US$
925,000 per year, with the Devils on July 15, 2011. He made the team in training camp and became the first 18-year old defenseman to dress for the Devils in the regular season since Scott Niedermayer
in the season, only the sixth under-20 defenseman to play for the Devils, and the first 18-year old defenceman in the NHL since Drew Doughty
.
Larsson's first NHL goal was scored on November 11, 2011 on a slapshot from the right slot against Tomas Vokoun
of the Washington Capitals
.
, held in Saskatchewan, Canada. At the 2010 World U18 Championships
he was selected as the best defenseman of the tournament. When Larsson played at the 2011 World Junior Championships
he repeated his scoring of one goal and three assists from the previous tournament, which earned him the distinction of being Sweden's highest scoring defenseman at the tournament.
, played 249 games with Skellefteå from 1985 to 1995. Robert was drafted in the sixth round, 112th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings
during the 1988 NHL Entry Draft
, but never played in North America.
In 2008–09 Adam played with his older brother Hampus in the junior league J20 SuperElit
.
International
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
defenceman for the New Jersey Devils. He also played for Skellefteå AIK
Skellefteå AIK
Skellefteå AIK Hockey is a Swedish professional ice hockey club from Skellefteå, playing in the Swedish elite league Elitserien.- History :...
in Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
(SEL) since 2009. He was selected 4th overall by the New Jersey Devils
New Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
in the 2011 NHL Draft. The youngest player on the Skellefteå squad at the time, Larsson was the first defenceman and first European-trained player to be drafted in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
.
Skellefteå AIK
The 2009–10 Elitserien season2009–10 Elitserien season
The 2009–10 Elitserien season was the 35th season of Elitserien. It started on September 21, 2009 and ended on March 13, 2010. The playoffs started on March 18, 2010 and ended on April 24, 2010. HV71 won the playoffs, beating Timrå IK 4–1 in the quarter final series, Skellefteå AIK 4–1 in the semi...
turned out to be a spectacular breakthrough season for Larsson. He scored two goals in an Elitserien
Elitserien
Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden...
game against Timrå
Timrå IK
Timrå IK is a Swedish ice hockey team from Timrå, who currently plays in the top division, Elitserien. Seasons in the top division include 1956–57 to 1975–76, 1977–78, 1981–82, and 2000–01 until present.-History:...
on October 15, 2009. By the end of the season, Larsson had tied the single-season record for amount of points in Elitserien among defencemen under the age of 18, 17 points, a record that was set by Tomas Jonsson
Tomas Jonsson
Tomas Jonsson, is a former ice hockey player from Sweden. He is the current head coach of EfB Ishockey in the Danish AL-Bank Ligaen and assistant coach for the Danish national ice hockey team...
in 1977–78
1977–78 Elitserien season
-Standings:-Playoffs:...
, who compiled 8 goals and 9 assists in 35 games.
Larsson fought Timrå forward Daniel Corso
Daniel Corso
Daniel Corso is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:...
in a game on November 2, 2010, receiving a cut eyebrow during the altercation. Larsson commented that he kept his gloves on because removing them during a fight in Elitserien leads to an automatic one game suspension. Even though Larsson did not drop his gloves, both he and Corso were suspended for two games and received fines as a result of the fight.
Adam's play in the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Elitserien season
- HV71 vs. AIK:- Färjestads BK vs. Brynäs IF:- Skellefteå AIK vs. Linköpings HC:- Luleå HF vs. Djurgårdens IF:*Note: Game 6 was played in the Ericsson Globe.- Färjestads BK vs. AIK:...
earned him a nomination for the Elitserien Rookie of the Year
Elitserien Rookie of the Year
Elitserien Rookie of the Year is an annual award presented by Svenska Spel since the 1989–90 season.-Winners:...
award, but he wasn't chosen in the end.
New Jersey Devils
Larsson was selected in the first round, 4th overall, by the New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey Devils
The New Jersey Devils are a professional ice hockey team based in Newark, New Jersey, United States. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League...
during the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
2011 NHL Entry Draft
The 2011 NHL Entry Draft was the 49th NHL Entry Draft. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the Draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL Entry Draft.The top three picks consisted...
. Seen as a move towards rebuilding the Devil's defence corp, Larsson was rated by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau
NHL Central Scouting Bureau
The NHL Central Scouting Bureau or NHL Central Scouting Services is a department within the National Hockey League that ranks prospects for the NHL Entry Draft at specific times during the hockey season. Players are ranked based on how well they will translate to the professional game in the...
as the top European prospect available in the 2011 draft. Larsson, who has been compared to Red Wings
Red Wings
-Birds:* Redwing, a type of bird in the thrush family* Red-winged blackbird, a New World blackbird abundant in North America- Places :Canada* Redwing, SaskatchewanUnited States* Redwing, Kansas* Red Wing crater, North Dakota* Red Wing, Minnesota...
defenseman Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Erik Lidström is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman who has played his entire National Hockey League career with the Detroit Red Wings, and is their captain...
, signed a three-year entry-level contract with no bonuses at the league maximum US$
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
925,000 per year, with the Devils on July 15, 2011. He made the team in training camp and became the first 18-year old defenseman to dress for the Devils in the regular season since Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer
Scott Niedermayer is a retired Canadian ice hockey defenceman who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League for two teams: the New Jersey Devils and the Anaheim Ducks. Niedermayer was known for his skating stride, and ability for leading or joining the offensive rush...
in the season, only the sixth under-20 defenseman to play for the Devils, and the first 18-year old defenceman in the NHL since Drew Doughty
Drew Doughty
Andrew 'Drew' Phillip Doughty is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who currently plays for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League...
.
Larsson's first NHL goal was scored on November 11, 2011 on a slapshot from the right slot against Tomas Vokoun
Tomas Vokoun
Tomáš Vokoun is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently playing for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
of the Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a professional ice hockey team based in Washington, D.C. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . Since their founding in 1974, "The Caps" have won one conference championship to reach the 1998 Stanley Cup...
.
International play
Larsson represented Sweden at the 2010 World Junior Championships2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2010 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships , was the 34th edition of World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The tournament was hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010...
, held in Saskatchewan, Canada. At the 2010 World U18 Championships
2010 IIHF World U18 Championships
The 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships was the 12th edition of the IIHF World U18 Championship. The tournament was held in Minsk and Babruysk, Belarus between April 13 and April 23, 2010. Tournament games were played at the Minsk Sports Palace in Minsk and the Babruysk Arena in Babruysk...
he was selected as the best defenseman of the tournament. When Larsson played at the 2011 World Junior Championships
2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships
The 2011 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships , was the 2011 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and was hosted by the United States. The games were played in Western New York, at HSBC Arena in Buffalo and Niagara...
he repeated his scoring of one goal and three assists from the previous tournament, which earned him the distinction of being Sweden's highest scoring defenseman at the tournament.
Personal life
Adam's father, Robert LarssonRobert Larsson
Robert Larsson is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player who played 249 games with Skellefteå AIK from 1985 to 1995. Larsson was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the 6th round of the 1988 NHL Entry Draft, but he never played in North America.He is the father of Adam Larsson.-External...
, played 249 games with Skellefteå from 1985 to 1995. Robert was drafted in the sixth round, 112th overall, by the Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings
The Los Angeles Kings are a professional ice hockey team based in Los Angeles, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League...
during the 1988 NHL Entry Draft
1988 NHL Entry Draft
The 1988 NHL Entry Draft was held at the Forum in Montreal, Quebec.-Selections by round:Below are listed the selections in the 1988 NHL Entry Draft...
, but never played in North America.
In 2008–09 Adam played with his older brother Hampus in the junior league J20 SuperElit
J20 SuperElit
J20 SuperElit is a junior ice hockey league composed of 20 teams in Sweden. It is the highest-level junior ice hockey league in Sweden. The teams are divided in two groups, or divisions, Norra and Södra , and are usually associated with a professional team in either Elitserien or HockeyAllsvenskan...
.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Season Season (sports) In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an... |
Team | League | GP | G Goal (ice hockey) In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to... |
A Assist (ice hockey) In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal... |
Pts Point (ice hockey) Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one... |
PIM Penalty (ice hockey) A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,... |
GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2007–08 | Skellefteå AIK Skellefteå AIK Skellefteå AIK Hockey is a Swedish professional ice hockey club from Skellefteå, playing in the Swedish elite league Elitserien.- History :... |
J20 J20 SuperElit J20 SuperElit is a junior ice hockey league composed of 20 teams in Sweden. It is the highest-level junior ice hockey league in Sweden. The teams are divided in two groups, or divisions, Norra and Södra , and are usually associated with a professional team in either Elitserien or HockeyAllsvenskan... |
3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | Skellefteå AIK | J20 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||
| 2008–09 2008–09 Elitserien season The 2008–09 Elitserien season was the 34th season of Elitserien. It began on September 15, 2008, with the regular season ending February 28, 2009. The playoffs of the 85th Swedish Championship ended on April 8, with Färjestads BK taking the championship... |
Skellefteå AIK | SEL Elitserien Elitserien, is a professional ice hockey league composed of twelve teams in Sweden... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 2009–10 Elitserien season The 2009–10 Elitserien season was the 35th season of Elitserien. It started on September 21, 2009 and ended on March 13, 2010. The playoffs started on March 18, 2010 and ended on April 24, 2010. HV71 won the playoffs, beating Timrå IK 4–1 in the quarter final series, Skellefteå AIK 4–1 in the semi... |
Skellefteå AIK | SEL | 49 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 31 | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Elitserien season - HV71 vs. AIK:- Färjestads BK vs. Brynäs IF:- Skellefteå AIK vs. Linköpings HC:- Luleå HF vs. Djurgårdens IF:*Note: Game 6 was played in the Ericsson Globe.- Färjestads BK vs. AIK:... |
Skellefteå AIK | SEL | 37 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 41 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 12 | ||
| J20 totals | 30 | 3 | 12 | 15 | 36 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | ||||
| SEL totals | 87 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 59 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 43 | ||||
International
| Year | Team | Event | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 2009 IIHF World U18 Championships - Group B :-Relegation round:-Results:Note: The following matches from the preliminary round carry forward to the relegation round:*April 10, 2009: 5-2 *April 14, 2009: 8–3 -Final round:-Quarterfinals:-Semifinals:-Fifth place game:... |
Sweden Sweden men's national junior ice hockey team The Swedish men's national under 20 ice hockey team is the national under-20 ice hockey team in Sweden. The team represents Sweden at the International Ice Hockey Federation's World Junior Hockey Championship, held annually every December and January.Sweden's roster for the 1981 World Junior... |
WJC U18 IIHF World U18 Championships The IIHF World U18 Championship is an annual event organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation for national under-18 ice hockey teams from around the world. The tournament is usually played in April and is organized according to a system similar to Ice Hockey World Championships and World... |
6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2010 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships The 2010 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2010 World Junior Hockey Championships , was the 34th edition of World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. The tournament was hosted in Saskatoon and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, from December 26, 2009 to January 5, 2010... |
Sweden | WJC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships The 2010 IIHF World U18 Championships was the 12th edition of the IIHF World U18 Championship. The tournament was held in Minsk and Babruysk, Belarus between April 13 and April 23, 2010. Tournament games were played at the Minsk Sports Palace in Minsk and the Babruysk Arena in Babruysk... |
Sweden | WJC U18 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 2011 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships The 2011 IIHF World U20 Championship, commonly referred to as the 2011 World Junior Hockey Championships , was the 2011 edition of the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and was hosted by the United States. The games were played in Western New York, at HSBC Arena in Buffalo and Niagara... |
Sweden | WJC | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Junior int' totals | 23 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 20 | ||
External links
- fight with Timrå forward Daniel CorsoDaniel CorsoDaniel Corso is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for Dinamo Minsk of the Kontinental Hockey League.-Playing career:...