Oscar Hedman

Oscar Erik Olof Hedman (born April 21, 1986) is a retired Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who most recently played for Modo Hockey in HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv). He broke into the Elitserien at just 17 years old and soon became a key player in the league. In 2007, Hedman helped Modo capture the Swedish Championship. He is the older sibling of NHL defenceman Victor Hedman.

Playing career After a standout junior career as a key player on Modo's J18 and J20 squads, Hedman made his debut in Sweden's top league, the Elitserien, with Modo in 2003 at just 17 years old. Following that season, he was selected 132nd overall by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL entry draft. Hedman played a vital role in helping Modo capture the championship title in 2007. However, on November 26, 2007, during a matchup against fierce rivals Timrå IK, he suffered a concussion just seven seconds into the game after a hit from Mika Pyörälä. The impact left him lying motionless on the ice, and medical personnel placed him in a neck brace before transporting him to a nearby hospital. Throughout five straight seasons in Elitserien, Hedman consistently increased his point production.

On March 27, 2008, Hedman committed to continuing his professional career in the Swedish top-tier league by signing a two-year contract with Frölunda HC.

International play Hedman represented Sweden at the 2004 IIHF World U18 Championships, as well as the 2005 and 2006 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where he led all Swedish defencemen in scoring with one goal and three assists.

Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Regular season Playoffs SeasonTeamLeague GPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM 2001–02 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 110448 10000 2002–03 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 144598 621332 2002–03 Modo Hockey J20 50112 ————— 2003–04 Modo Hockey J18 Allsv 33142 20330 2003–04 Modo Hockey J20 257111828 83366 2003–04 Modo Hockey SEL 241236 60000 2004–05 Modo Hockey J20 722412 50114 2004–05 Modo Hockey SEL 4313418 40000 2005–06 Modo Hockey J20 732510 ————— 2005–06 Modo Hockey SEL 4432530 50110 2006–07 Modo Hockey SEL 5527942 2014514 2007–08 Modo Hockey SEL 53491330 51120 2008–09 Frölunda HC SEL 55561126 1100014 2009–10 Frölunda HC SEL 5225712 70000 2010–11 Frölunda HC SEL 55291140 ————— 2011–12 Timrå IK SEL 552111324 ————— 2012–13 Timrå IK SEL 5504426 ————— 2013–14 Modo Hockey SHL 53371014 20000 2014–15 Modo Hockey SHL 5516730 ————— 2015–16 Modo Hockey SHL 523101312 ————— 2016–17 Modo Hockey Allsv 5212328 ————— 2017–18 Modo Hockey Allsv 52661236 ————— 2018–19 Modo Hockey Allsv 50461053 50006 2019–20 Modo Hockey Allsv 5208814 20000 SHL totals 6512981110310 6026828 Allsv totals 206112233131 70006

International Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM 2004 Sweden WJC18 5th 63140 2005 Sweden WJC 6th 60000 2006 Sweden WJC 5th 61342 Junior totals 184482