Shoots Right Role Ice hockey player Position Centerman Name Jakob Forsbacka-Karlsson Weight 86 kg | Playing career Height 1.85 m NCAA team Boston University | |
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Born 31 October 1996 (age 27)
Stockholm, Sweden ( 1996-10-31 ) NHL Draft 45th overall, 2015
Boston Bruins | ||
Date of birth October 31, 1996 (age 19) | ||
Jakob forsbacka karlsson everyone knows what s at stake here
Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (born 31 October 1996) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He is currently playing with the Boston Bruins of National Hockey League (NHL). Forsbacka Karlsson was drafted in the 2nd round (45th overall) by the Bruins in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
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- Jakob forsbacka karlsson everyone knows what s at stake here
- 2014 15 ushl jakob forsbacka karlsson
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- International play
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Playing career
For the 2013–14 season, Forsbacka Karlsson moved to North America to play with the Omaha Lancers of the USHL. During the 2014–15 USHL season, Forsbacka-Karlsson led the Lancers in scoring with 53 points in 50 games. He was selected to participate in 2014 CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game where he was named his team's the most valuable player.
Forsbacka Karlsson committed to play the 2015–16 season with Boston University, and following the 2016–17 BU Terriers' run for the 2017 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Championship, as announced on April 2, 2017, Forsbacka-Karlsson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Boston Bruins.
International play
Forsbacka-Karlsson helped Team Sweden win the gold medal at the 2013 World U-17 Hockey Challenge. He also competed with Sweden at both the 2013 and 2014 IIHF World U18 Championships.
