Oliver Ekman-Larsson

Born:July 17, 1991Draft:2009 Coyotes, 6th overall
Hometown:Karlskrona, SwedenPosition:Defence
Known For:OELShoots:Left
National Team:SwedenCurrent Team:Vancouver Canucks

Oliver Oscar Emanuel Ekman-Larsson (born 17 July 1991) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman playing for the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). Ekman-Larsson was originally selected sixth overall by the Phoenix Coyotes organization in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft. Seen by many as one of the NHL’s top offensive defenceman, Ekman-Larsson led the Coyotes in scoring in both the 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons.

Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Vancouver Canucks
Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Vancouver Canucks (Photo by Devin Manky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Oliver Ekman-Larsson Statistics

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Achievements

  • NHL All-Star Game 2014-15, 2017-18
  • World Championship All-Star Team 2015

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