Victor Hedman - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!

Explore Victor Hedman net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Six foot star” Swedish defender who helped to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2015. He was picked as 2nd overall for Tampa Bay Lightning at the time of their NHL Draft in 2009. NHL Draft. In this article, we will discover how old is Victor Hedman? Who is Victor Hedman dating now & how much money does Victor Hedman have?

Victor Hedman Biography

Victor Hedman is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on December 18, 1990 in Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrland, Sweden. He was selected one pick following the star centre He was taken one pick after star center John Tavares in the 2009 NHL Draft. in the 2009 NHL Draft.

Hedman played for Sweden at the 2008 World Junior Championships, where he helped the team to a silver medal, losing to Canada 3–2 in the final, and was selected to the tournament All-Star Team. He later became one of the youngest players to play for Sweden’s men’s team when he made his debut at age 17 in an exhibition game against Norway. Hedman would once again play for Sweden’s junior team at the 2009 World Junior Championships in Ottawa, where he met Canada for the second consecutive year in the gold-medal game, earning another silver medal in a 5–1 loss.

Hedman made his NHL debut for the Lightning on 3 October 2009, against the Atlanta Thrashers. He registered his first point, an assist, on a Martin St. Louis goal. His first NHL goal was then scored on 5 December against Dwayne Roloson of the New York Islanders.

He was raised by two brothers older than him, Oscar and Johan.

Most well-known for his strength on the defensive side He had a breakthrough year on the offensive side in 2013-14, when the team scored 42 assists in addition to 13 goals over the course of 75 games.

Victor Erik Olof Hedman (pronounced [ˈvɪ̌kːtɔr ˈhěːdman] ; born 18 December 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman and alternate captain for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). Hedman was selected second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Hedman is a three-time James Norris Memorial Trophy finalist, being nominated in 2017, 2018, and 2019, winning in 2018.

Victor Hedman Net Worth

Victor is one of the richest Hockey Player from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Victor Hedman's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)

He was selected on the World U18 All-Star Team in 2007 and 2008, and also in 2008 to the World Junior ALl-Star Team in 2008. He was a part of helping Sweden take silver at the World Junior Championships in both 2008 and 2009.

On 29 November 2011, shortly into the 2011–12 season, Hedman signed a five-year, $20 million contract extension with Tampa Bay. On 25 September 2012, it was announced that Hedman signed a contract with Barys Astana of the KHL during the 2012–13 NHL lockout. During the 2013–14 season, Hedman had a breakout season, posting a career best in goals (13), assists (42) and points (55).

On 5 January 2011, during his sophomore NHL season in 2010–11, Hedman checked Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby from behind, receiving a minor boarding penalty. The hit was one of two that were eventually blamed for causing a severe concussion on Crosby that kept him out of play for over a year.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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Hedman began his junior ice hockey career in the Swedish J20 SuperElit with the Modo Hockey organization. He recorded 25 points in 34 games during his first full season in the league in 2006–07. Hedman then turned professional and joined the Elitserien with Modo at the age of 16. At the beginning of the 2008–09 season, he was ranked first overall amongst all draft-eligible skaters in the International Scouting Services’ preliminary rankings. In the same season, he was nominated as the SHL Rookie of the Year. Following his performance at the 2009 World Junior Championships for Sweden, Hedman was listed atop the rankings of European skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Despite the unlikelihood of Hedman playing in Russia, he was drafted 83rd overall by the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL)’s Spartak Moscow on 1 June 2009.

Who is Victor Hedman Dating?

According to our records, Victor Hedman married to Sanna Grundberg . As of January 13, 2024, Victor Hedman’s is not dating anyone.

In 2014 Hedman started a hockey school in his hometown. The spots in the school sold out in two hours. Hedman said that “to see the thrill in the kids’ eyes, it’s worth it all.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Victor Hedman height 6 ft 6 in Victor weight 104 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Going into the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Hedman was listed as the second-ranked player and top European player. He was drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning, 2nd to John Tavares who was 1st overall and was drafted by the New York Islanders.

Hedman has two older brothers — Oscar Hedman, who is also a professional hockey player that currently plays for Modo Hockey; as well as Johan Hedman, who does not play professionally.

Top Facts about Victor Hedman

Facts & Trivia

Victor Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Victor Hedman celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

On 24 October 2015, Hedman played in his 400th career NHL game in an OT loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. On 20 December 2015, Hedman recorded his 200th NHL point, which was an assist on a Nikita Kucherov power play goal. The point came during a 5–2 Lightning victory over the visiting Ottawa Senators. On 20 May 2016, Hedman recorded two assists in a 4–3 Lightning win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The two assists moved Hedman past Vincent Lecavalier (28) and Brad Richards (29) for number two all-time in playoff assists with the franchise. On 24 May 2016, Hedman became the leader in playoff games played for the Lightning. He surpassed former teammates Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier, who were tied for the most playoffs games played in franchise history.

Why does Victor Hedman wear number 77?

Hedman wore the jersey number 41 in Sweden, but when he was drafted by the Lightning, that number was already worn by Mike Smith. Hedman chose his new number, 77, as a tribute to Bourque.

Does Victor Hedman have a child?

Two weeks after Hedman hoisted the Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy, he got to hold his baby son, Rio, who was born on Oct. 14. The family is happy and healthy, giving the 6-foot-6 Swede a lot to be thankful for as we reach the Thanksgiving holiday.

How many hat tricks does Victor Hedman have?

Goals – Hedman has never recorded a hat trick, so he trails Doug Crossman and Dan Boyle for this record. Points – The franchise record of six points is held by defenseman Doug Crossman (which also came in the game he scored his hat trick). Hedman’s career high is four points.

Has Hedman won a Norris?

Victor Hedman wins the Norris Trophy Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is the winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League’s best defenseman during the 2017-18 season, as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

Who wears 87 in the NHL?

87. Perhaps the most identifiable number in the NHL today, the No. 87 has not been worn by many. In fact, other than Sidney Crosby, only Pierre Turgeon and Donald Brashear have worn it.

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