Andreas Engqvist

Andreas Gustaf Engqvist (born December 23, 1987) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey centre who last played with Djurgårdens IF of the SHL, his second tenure with the club. He most recently played for Salavat Yulaev Ufa of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Playing career Björn Ericsson, general manager of Järfälla HC, recommended that Djurgården have a look at Engqvist, mentioning that Engqvist reminded him of Mats Sundin.

On July 13, 2009, Engqvist signed a three-year contract with the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL. During the 2009–10 season, he played on loan for Djurgårdens IF in the Swedish Elitserien. On January 21, 2011, he played his first NHL game with the Montreal Canadiens, a 7–1 away win against the Ottawa Senators.

On June 17, 2012, Engvist signed a one-year deal with Atlant Moscow Oblast of the KHL. Having signed as a restricted free agent, the Montreal Canadiens retained his rights. After three seasons in the KHL with Moscow Oblast and HC CSKA Moscow, Engqvist opted to continue with his third KHL club, following a trade to Salavat Yulaev Ufa on June 18, 2015.

In his second season with Salavat in 2016–17, Engqvist appeared in 12 games for 11 points before suffering a season-ending injury on September 22, 2016. Opting to continue his rehabilitation in his native Sweden, he mutually agreed to terminate his contract with the club on December 19, 2016.

During the 2017–18 SHL season, Enqvist signed with Djurgårdens IF.

International play

Engqvist has played 9 games for Sweden's national ice hockey team at the 2010 World Championships, helping claim the bronze medal.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2003–04 Spånga Hockey Div.2 32 4 3 7 0 — — — — — 2004–05 Spånga Hockey Div.2 32 12 17 29 12 — — — — — 2005–06 Djurgårdens IF SEL 1 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2005–06 Djurgårdens IF J20 36 6 13 19 6 4 1 1 2 2 2006–07 Djurgårdens IF SEL 43 1 3 4 16 — — — — — 2006–07 Djurgårdens IF J20 5 1 3 4 4 7 3 4 7 10 2007–08 Djurgårdens IF SEL 51 5 7 12 16 5 0 0 0 0 2007–08 Djurgårdens IF J20 1 1 0 1 1 — — — — — 2008–09 Djurgårdens IF SEL 31 9 7 16 12 — — — — — 2009–10 Djurgårdens IF SEL 55 14 12 26 30 16 5 8 13 10 2010–11 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 71 10 15 25 18 20 4 5 9 0 2010–11 Montreal Canadiens NHL 3 0 0 0 0 — — — — — 2011–12 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 60 20 23 43 36 — — — — — 2011–12 Montreal Canadiens NHL 12 0 0 0 4 — — — — — 2012–13 Atlant Mytishi KHL 48 12 24 36 22 4 1 0 1 0 2013–14 Atlant Mytishi KHL 49 8 10 18 16 — — — — — 2014–15 Atlant Mytishi KHL 36 14 12 26 8 — — — — — 2014–15 CSKA Moscow KHL 14 3 6 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 2015–16 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 51 18 16 34 8 15 2 5 7 0 2016–17 Salavat Yulaev Ufa KHL 12 3 8 11 2 — — — — — 2017–18 Djurgårdens IF SHL 27 10 12 22 4 — — — — — 2018–19 Djurgårdens IF SHL 2 0 0 0 0 — — — — — SHL totals 210 39 41 80 78 21 5 8 13 10 NHL totals 15 0 0 0 4 — — — — — KHL totals 210 58 76 134 56 20 3 5 8 0

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2010 Sweden WC 9 1 3 4 6 Senior totals 9 1 3 4 6

Awards and achievements Nordic Trophy Player of Tournament 2009