Born: | July 18, 1995 | Draft: | 2014 Sabres, 181st Overall |
Hometown: | Örnsköldsvik, Sweden | Position: | LW/RW |
Known For: | Nickname “Goalofsson” | Shoots: | Left |
National Team: | Sweden | Current Team: | Vegas Golden Knights |
Victor Olofsson (born July 18, 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward currently playing left wing for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). Nicknamed “Goalofsson”, Olofsson was selected by the Sabres in the 7th round, 181st overall, at the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He is the younger brother of Jesper Olofsson, also a professional ice hockey player.
Victor Olofsson Statistics
Deeper Dive
- Sabres Hoping Olofsson Can Continue Growth in Second Season
- Sabres’ Olofsson On Long Path to Calder Consideration
- Can Sabres’ Olofsson Meet Expectations?
Achievements
- U16 SM Silver Medal — 2010-11
- J18 SM Silver Medal — 2012-13
- J20 SM Silver Medal — 2012-13
- J20 SuperElit (North) Most Goals (20) — 2013-14
- Champions Hockey League Champion — 2016-17
- Champions Hockey League Most PP Goals (4) — 2017-18
- SHL Most Goals (27) — 2017-18
- SHL Most PP Goals (14) — 2017-18
- NHL All-Rookie Team — 2019-20
- NHL Rookie of the Month (December) — 2019-20
- NHL Rookie of the Month (October) — 2019-20