Liam Dower Nilsson

Liam Dower Nilsson (born 14 April 2003) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre for IF Björklöven of the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). He was selected 134th overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

Playing career Dower Nilsson made his professional debut for Frölunda HC during the 2020–21 season. He appeared in five games, and received a game misconduct penalty for high-sticking in his SHL debut.

Dower Nilsson was drafted in the fifth round, 134th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2021 NHL entry draft.

International play

Dower Nilsson served as captain of Sweden at the 2021 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded one goal and three assists in seven games, and won a bronze medal.

Personal life Liam's brother, Noah, is a professional ice hockey player and was selected in the third round, 73rd overall, by the Red Wings in the 2023 NHL entry draft.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2018–19 Frölunda HC J18 7 7 2 9 2 — — — — — 2019–20 Frölunda HC J18 15 12 22 34 14 — — — — — 2019–20 Frölunda HC J20 5 1 0 1 2 — — — — — 2020–21 Frölunda HC J20 16 5 12 17 10 — — — — — 2020–21 Frölunda HC SHL 5 0 0 0 25 1 0 0 0 0 2020–21 Hanhals IF Div.1 14 6 8 14 0 — — — — — 2021–22 Frölunda HC J20 34 19 31 50 72 3 1 0 1 4 2021–22 Frölunda HC SHL 10 0 0 0 2 — — — — — 2022–23 Västerås IK Allsv 32 3 12 15 10 7 3 2 5 0 2022–23 Frölunda HC SHL 22 1 4 5 0 — — — — — 2023–24 IF Björklöven Allsv 52 12 15 27 10 4 1 4 5 0 2024–25 IF Björklöven Allsv 52 20 21 41 26 5 0 1 1 2 SHL totals 37 1 4 5 27 1 0 0 0 0

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2017 Sweden U17 8th 5 1 1 2 2 2021 Sweden U18 7 1 3 4 31 Junior totals 12 2 4 6 33