Philip Broberg
Philip Broberg (born 25 June 2001) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) as a prospect under contract to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] He was drafted eighth overall by the Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.[2]
Philip Broberg | |||
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Born |
Örebro, Sweden | 25 June 2001||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||
Weight | 203 lb (92 kg; 14 st 7 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team |
Edmonton Oilers Skellefteå AIK (SHL) | ||
NHL Draft |
8th overall, 2019 Edmonton Oilers | ||
Playing career | 2018–present |
Playing career
Broberg originally played as a youth within the Örebro HK organization before moving to continue in the J20 SuperElit with AIK during the 2017–18 season. As a 17-year-old, he made his professional debut in the HockeyAllsvenskan with AIK in the 2018–19 season. Showing both defensive and offensive instincts, Broberg appeared in 41 games in the regular season posting 2 goals and 9 points.
With AIK remaining in the Allsvenskan after qualification, Broberg secured a move to the top flight Swedish Hockey League, agreeing to a one-year contract with Skellefteå AIK on 17 May 2019.[3]
On 21 June 2019, Broberg was drafted 8th overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Oilers on 4 July 2019.[4] Approaching the 2019–20 season, Broberg announced he would remain in Sweden to play in the SHL with Skellefteå AIK to continue his development.[5]
Broberg was included on the Oilers roster for Phase 4 of the NHL's return to play after Mike Green opted out, joining the team for the Stanley Cup qualifiers.[6] Following Edmonton's elimination, Broberg was returned to Skellefteå on loan until the start of the 2020–21 NHL season.[7]
Career statistics
Medal record | ||
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Representing | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2020 Czech Republic | ||
World U18 Championships | ||
2019 Sweden |
References
- "Philip Broberg player profile". eliteprospects.com. Retrieved 2019-06-21.
- "Ken Holland puts himself on the hot seat as Oilers select Swedish D Philip Broberg". Edmonton Journal. June 21, 2019. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- "Welcome, Philip Broberg!" (in Swedish). Skellefteå AIK. 17 May 2019. Retrieved 17 May 2019.
- "Oilers sign Philip Broberg to entry-level contract". Edmonton Oilers. 4 July 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
- "Oilers' Broberg to play in SHL this season". The Sports Network. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- TSN ca Staff (2020-07-22). "Philip Broberg to be part of Oilers' bubble roster - TSN.ca". TSN. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- "Oilers loan defenceman Philip Broberg to Skelleftea AIK in SHL - Sportsnet.ca". www.sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Evan Bouchard |
Edmonton Oilers first round draft pick 2019 |
Succeeded by Dylan Holloway |