Elitserien team Rogle BK Weight 78 kg Shoots Left-handed Height 1.83 m | Role Ice hockey player Position Defenseman Name Niklas Hansson Career start 2013 | |
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Born January 8, 1995 (age 29)
Jonstorp, Sweden ( 1995-01-08 ) NHL Draft 68th overall, 2013
Dallas Stars | ||
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Niklas Hansson (born January 8, 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing with HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) on loan from the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Stars in the 3rd round (68th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
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Playing career
Hansson made his Elitserien debut playing with Rögle BK during the 2012–13 Elitserien season.
At the conclusion of his first season with HV71 in 2015–16, Hansson agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with his draft club, the Dallas Stars, on March 26, 2016. He immediately joined AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars, on an amateur try-out for the final stretch of their regular season and first round defeat in the post-season.
In the 2016–17 season, Hansson was loaned back to HV71 to continue his development. He contributed as a depth player to HV71's blueline, helping the club claim their 5th Championship in franchise history.