Patric Hornqvist

Born:January 1, 1987Draft:2005 Predators #230 Overall
Hometown:Sollentuna, SwedenPosition:RW
Known For:Elite net front presenceShoots:Right
National Team:Sweden

Patric Gösta Hörnqvist (pronounced [ˈpɑ̌ːtrɪk ˈhœ̂ːɳkvɪst]; born 1 January 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Florida Panthers in the National Hockey League. He has also played for the Nashville Predators and Pittsburgh Penguins.

Hörnqvist won his first Stanley Cup championship when the Penguins defeated the San Jose Sharks in six games in the 2016 Stanley Cup Finals. In 2017, Hörnqvist scored the Cup-winning goal against his former team, as the Penguins repeated as Stanley Cup champions.

Patric Hornqvist Florida Panthers
Patric Hornqvist, Florida Panthers (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/NHLI via Getty Images)

Patric Hornqvist Statistics

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Achievements

  • World Championship Top 3 Player on Team Sweden (2019)
  • World Championship Gold Medal (2018)
  • Stanley Cup Champion with the Penguins (2017)
  • J20 SM Silver Medal (2007)
  • Elitserien Most Goals by Junior (2007)
  • Elitserien Rookie of the Year (2007)
  • U18 WJC Bronze Medal (2005)

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