Jesper Frödén

Jesper Frödén (; born 21 September 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger for the ZSC Lions of the National League (NL).

Playing career Frödén was awarded Swedish Hockey League Rookie of the Year Award for his achievements during the 2019–20 season.

On 14 June 2021, Frödén was signed as an undrafted free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Boston Bruins of the NHL.

Leaving the Bruins as a free agent at the conclusion of his one-year tenure with the club, Frödén was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Seattle Kraken on 13 July 2022.

During the 2022–23 season, on 22 February 2023, Frödén was recalled to the Kraken from their AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. He appeared in a career high 14 NHL games, recording 4 assists. He remained with the Kraken through their maiden post-season run, featuring in 1 playoff contest. He returned to the Firebirds for their inaugural playoff campaign and collected 5 goals and 10 points through 15 games in reaching the Calder Cup finals against the victorious Hershey Bears.

As a pending free agent from the Kraken, Frödén opted to return to Europe and signed a two-year contract with Swiss club, ZSC Lions of the NL, on 24 June 2023.

International play

Frödén represented Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a bronze medal.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2021 Sweden WC 9th 5 3 1 4 4 2024 Sweden WC 9 0 3 3 6 2025 Sweden WC 10 0 2 2 2Senior totals 24 3 6 9 12

Awards and honors Award YearSHL Rookie of the Year 2020NL Champion (ZSC Lions) 2024