15 Interesting Facts About Henrik Sedin

Henrik Sedin, a Hockey Hall of Famer and former Vancouver Canucks captain, was a prolific playmaker who won the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies in 2010.

Position
Centre
Jersey
#33
Status
Retired
Teams
2
Facts
15
1

He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.

2

He won the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player in 2010.

3

He won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL's leading point-scorer in 2010.

4

He served as the captain of the Vancouver Canucks from 2010 until his retirement.

5

He is the Vancouver Canucks' all-time leading points scorer.

6

He helped his national team win a gold medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

7

He and his twin brother were co-recipients of the 1999 Guldpucken as Swedish player of the year.

8

He set a new Canucks record for assists in one season with 71 in 2006–07.

9

He scored his first NHL career hat-trick in an 8–2 win against the Colorado Avalanche in November 2009.

10

He scored a game-winning, quadruple-overtime goal in the 2007 playoffs, ending the longest game in Canucks history.

11

His 679 consecutive regular season games played streak was the sixth-longest in NHL history at the time it ended.

12

He became the fifth player in NHL history to lead the league in assists for three consecutive seasons.

13

He and his brother were chosen to appear together on the cover of EA Sports' European version of the NHL 11 video game.

14

He was a healthy scratch only once in his entire NHL career.

15

He received a minor amputation to his left little finger during the 2004–05 lockout season while playing in Sweden.

About Henrik Sedin

Henrik Sedin is a Swedish former centre who played his entire 17-season NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks, serving as captain from 2010 until his retirement in 2018. Known as a skilled playmaker, he holds multiple Canucks franchise records, including all-time leading points scorer, and won both the Art Ross and Hart Memorial Trophies in 2010. Alongside his twin brother Daniel, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022 and helped Sweden win Olympic gold in 2006.

Career Achievements & Milestones

Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee

2022

Art Ross Trophy

2010

Hart Memorial Trophy

2010

Olympic Gold Medal

2006

Stanley Cup Finals Appearance

2011

Player Information & Stats

Detailed career statistics and background information about Henrik Sedin.

Player Info

Country: Sweden
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 33
Status: Retired
Age: 45 years old

Physical Stats

Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)
Weight: 188 lbs (85 kg)
Born: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Career Stats

Seasons: 22
Goals: 240
Assists: 830
Points: 1070
Teams: 2
Drafted: 1999
Round: 1st
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted

Teams & Career

Modo Hockey Vancouver Canucks

Henrik Sedin played for 2 different teams during his 22 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Vancouver Canucks in 1999.