Jimmie Ölvestad

Jimmie Glenn Ölvestad (born February 16, 1980) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 88th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1999 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

Ölvestad had played three seasons in Sweden for Djurgårdens IF before coming to the NHL in the 2001–02 season to play for the Lightning. After three seasons in North America, during which he appeared in 111 NHL games with the Lightning, Ölvestad returned to Djurgårdens IF during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. While the NHL resumed play in the 2005–06 season, Ölvestad decided to remain in Sweden. He made his 500th appearance for Djurgårdens IF against Modo Hockey 3 March 2012. On 27 June 2013, Ölvestad officially announced his retirement. Ölvestad returned to Djurgården in 2016 as the team's strength and conditioning coach.

Personal life He is the grandson of the former professional footballer Lennart "Nacka" Skoglund.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 1998–99 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 44 2 4 6 18 4 0 0 0 8 1999–00 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 50 6 3 9 34 — — — — — 2000–01 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 50 7 8 15 79 16 7 2 9 14 2001–02 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 74 3 11 14 24 — — — — — 2002–03 Tampa Bay Lightning NHL 37 0 3 3 16 — — — — — 2002–03 Springfield Falcons AHL 6 0 1 1 13 — — — — — 2003–04 Hamilton Bulldogs AHL 76 7 14 21 56 4 2 0 2 4 2004–05 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 46 4 8 12 89 12 0 1 1 47 2005–06 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 50 10 9 19 90 — — — — — 2006–07 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 54 9 13 22 104 — — — — — 2007–08 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 37 3 4 7 111 5 3 0 3 6 2008–09 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 41 1 9 10 101 — — — — — 2009–10 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 48 17 14 31 54 16 6 5 11 10 2010–11 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 34 7 5 12 20 3 0 0 0 2 2011–12 Djurgårdens IF Hockey SEL 48 13 11 24 83 — — — — — 2012–13 Djurgårdens IF Hockey Swe-2 45 8 6 14 71 — — — — — NHL totals 111 3 14 17 40 — — — — —