15 Interesting Facts About Alexander Steen

Alexander Steen was a dependable forward and executive who spent 15 seasons in the NHL, winning the 2019 Stanley Cup with St. Louis.

Position
Left wing
Jersey
#20
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
1

He won the Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues in 2019, marking the franchise's first championship in its 52-year history.

2

He was selected 24th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

3

He scored his first career NHL goal against the Montreal Canadiens on October 8, 2005.

4

He and his father became the first Swedish father-son duo to both score a goal in the NHL.

5

He scored his first career NHL hat-trick on January 4, 2007, during a five-point night against the Boston Bruins.

6

He was traded to St. Louis alongside Carlo Colaiacovo in November 2008 in exchange for Lee Stempniak.

7

He was named the NHL's First Star of the Month for October 2013 after leading the league with 11 goals.

8

He recorded a 13-game point streak in November 2013, which was the longest by a Blues player since Pierre Turgeon in 1999–2000.

9

He finished his playing career ranked fourth in games played, sixth in assists, and fifth in points in St. Louis Blues franchise history.

10

He and his father are one of only four father-son duos in NHL history to each reach 600 career points.

11

He holds dual Canadian and Swedish citizenship because he was born in Manitoba while his father played for the Winnipeg Jets.

12

He co-founded a charitable foundation named after his late infant brother Amadeus to support infant and child health care.

13

He took over as general manager of the St. Louis Blues in June 2026, succeeding Doug Armstrong.

14

He was assessed a minor penalty in his very first career NHL game against the Ottawa Senators on October 5, 2005.

15

He played his first Swedish Elite League game with Västra Frölunda HC during the 2001–02 season, recording three assists in 26 games.

About Alexander Steen

Alexander Steen was a complete two-way forward who played 15 seasons in the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues. A first-round pick in 2002, he culminated his playing career by helping lead St. Louis to their first Stanley Cup in 2019. Following his retirement due to injury, he joined the Blues executive ranks and served as general manager.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Stanley Cup Champion

2019

Olympic Silver Medalist

2014

Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Nominee

2013-14

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Alexander Steen.

Player Info

Country: Sweden
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 20
Status: Retired
Age: 42 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 212 lbs (96 kg)
Born: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Career Stats

Seasons: 15
Goals: 245
Assists: 377
Points: 622
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2002
Round: 1st

Teams & Career

Frölunda HC Modo Hockey Toronto Maple Leafs St. Louis Blues

Alexander Steen played for 4 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2002.