1
He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.
15 Interesting Facts About Daniel Alfredsson
A Hockey Hall of Famer and Olympic gold medalist, he was a long-time captain and record-holder for the Ottawa Senators, known for his leadership and two-way play.
Position
Right wing
Jersey
#11
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
2
He won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's rookie of the year in his first season.
3
He served as captain of his primary NHL team for 14 seasons.
4
He holds his primary NHL team's franchise records for regular season goals, assists, and points.
5
He was presented with the key to the city of Ottawa for his on-ice accomplishments and off-ice community advocacy.
6
He scored his 1,000th career NHL point with a hat-trick against the Buffalo Sabres.
7
He was the first European-born-and-trained captain to lead his team to the Stanley Cup Final.
8
His jersey number 11 was the first to be retired by the modern Ottawa Senators franchise.
9
He became a Canadian citizen at a special ceremony during the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
10
He played for Frölunda HC during the 2004-05 NHL lockout, helping them win the Swedish championship.
11
He was drafted 133rd overall in the sixth round of the 1994 NHL entry draft.
12
He scored the first regular season NHL shootout goal in history, with his stick subsequently sent to the Hockey Hall of Fame.
13
He set his primary team's record for most points in a single regular season game with seven, scoring three goals and four assists.
14
He considered retirement in November 2006 due to poor play, but his performance improved after he switched to using a teammate's used skates.
15
He touched the Prince of Wales Trophy when presented with it, an action many hockey players consider a form of bad luck.
About Daniel Alfredsson
A Swedish-Canadian right winger, he spent 17 of his 18 NHL seasons as captain of the Ottawa Senators, setting franchise records for goals, assists, and points. He won an Olympic gold medal with Sweden in 2006 and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022. He retired in 2014 after a brief stint with the Detroit Red Wings.
Career Achievements & Milestones
✓
Hockey Hall of Fame Induction
2022
✓
Olympic Gold Medal
2006
✓
Calder Memorial Trophy
1996
✓
Ottawa Senators Franchise Records (Goals, Assists, Points)
✓
Swedish Championship
2005
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Daniel Alfredsson.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Right wing
Jersey #: 11
Status: Retired
Age: 53 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)
Weight: 203 lbs (92 kg)
Born: Gothenburg, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 24
Goals: 444
Assists: 713
Points: 1157
Teams: 4
Drafted: 1994
Round: 6th
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Mölndals IF Frölunda HC Ottawa Senators Detroit Red Wings
Daniel Alfredsson played for 4 different teams during his 24 seasons career. He was originally drafted 6th overall by the Ottawa Senators in 1994.