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Patrik Sundström

Born:Dec. 14, 1961Draft:1980 Vancouver Canucks 175th Overall
Hometown:Skellefteå, SwedenPosition:Center
Known For:World Junior Gold MedalShoots/Catches:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Status:Retired

Olof Patric Waldemar Sundström (born 14 December 1961) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey player who played with the Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils in the National Hockey League (NHL) for ten seasons.

Internationally, Sundström won a gold medal at the 1981 World Junior Championships; however, he will be remembered for tallying eight points (three goals and five assists) during a 1988 Stanley Cup Playoffs game.

Patrik Sundström Statistics

Trade Tracker

DateTraded FromTraded WithTraded ToTraded For
Sep. 15, 1987Vancouver Canucks 1988 2nd-Round Pick
(Jeff Christian)
1988 4th-Round Pick
(Matt Ruchty)
New Jersey DevilsKirk McLean
Greg Adams

Deeper Dive

Staff History

  • Sweden U16 – Assistant Coach (2005 – 2006)
  • Sweden U17 – Assistant Coach (2006 – 2007)
  • IF Björklöven – Assistant Coach (2011 – 2014)

Achievements

  • U20 WJC Bronze Medal (1980)
  • U20 WJC All-Star Team (1981)
  • U20 WJC Best Forward (1981)
  • U20 WJC Gold Medal (1981)
  • World Championship Silver Medal (1981)
  • Elitserien Best Player – Guldpucken (1982)
  • Elitserien SM Silver Medal (1982)
  • World Championship Bronze Medal (1982)
  • 2x NHL Best Swedish Player – Viking Award (1984, 1989)

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