| Born: | March 11, 1976 | Draft: | 1994 Flames 107th Overall |
| Hometown: | Stockholm, Sweden | Position: | Left Wing |
| Known For: | U20 WJC Silver Medal | Shoots/Catches: | Left |
| National Team: | Sweden | Current Status: | Retired |
Nils Karl “Nisse” Ekman (born 11 March 1976) is a former Swedish professional ice hockey right winger. During his 15-year career as a player at the professional level, he played in the National Hockey League, Swedish Elite League (SHL), International Hockey League (IHL), Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), American Hockey League (AHL), and SM-liiga. He played for the SEL team Djurgårdens IF until he suffered a stroke in December 2010, forcing him to retire from hockey on 10 August 2011.
Nisse Ekman Statistics
Trade Tracker
| Date | Traded From | Traded With | Traded To | Traded For |
| Nov. 20, 1999 |  | Fourth-Round Pick 2000 (Vladimir Gorbunov) |  | Andreas Johansson |
| June 30, 2001 | | Kyle Freadrich |  | Tim Taylor |
| Aug. 12, 2003 | |  | Chad Wiseman | |
| July 20, 2006 | | Patrick Ehelechner |  |
Deeper Dive
- Patric Hornqvist’s Hat-Night Hat Trick Sets Pittsburgh Penguins Record
- Notable Penguins Injuries Over the Years
Staff History
- Djurgårdens IF – General Manager (2014 – 2019)
- Djurgårdens IF – Assistant Coach (2014 – 2015)
- Brynäs IF – Assistant Coach (2020 – 2021)
- SDE HF U16 – Assistant Coach (2021 – 2022)
Achievements
- U18 EJC Gold Medal (1994)
- U20 WJC Silver Medal (1996)
- IHL Rookie of the Year – Garry F. Longman Trophy (2000)
- AHL Player of the Week – March 30 (2003)