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He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP in 2020 when his team won the Stanley Cup.
15 Interesting Facts About Victor Hedman
A premier NHL defenceman and captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Victor Hedman is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and Norris Trophy winner.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#77
Status
Active
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top defenceman in 2018.
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He was selected second overall by his team in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, right behind John Tavares.
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He chose to wear jersey number 77 as a homage to his childhood idol, Ray Bourque.
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As a child, he originally played as a goaltender until his father promised to buy him a coveted new helmet if he left the net.
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He is a passionate soccer fan who supports the Premier League club Manchester United and reportedly cannot be stumped on Premier League trivia.
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He made his international debut for the Swedish men's national team at the age of 17 in an exhibition game against Norway.
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He played through a torn meniscus during the final weeks of the regular season and the entire postseason during his team's 2021 championship run.
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During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, he signed with and played for Barys Astana in the Kontinental Hockey League.
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He became the first defenceman in his franchise's history to reach 70 points in a single season during the 2016–17 campaign.
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He was drafted 83rd overall in the 2009 KHL draft by Spartak Moscow, despite it being highly unlikely he would play in Russia.
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He has logged eight hours of flight time as a pilot on a Piper PA-32 aircraft.
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He was named the 11th captain in his franchise's history in September 2024, succeeding a long-time teammate who departed in free agency.
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He trains in the off-season with Swedish hockey legends Daniel and Henrik Sedin.
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He played game five of a first-round playoff series with a broken foot that was initially suffered in the previous game.
About Victor Hedman
Victor Hedman is an elite Swedish defenceman and the captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who drafted him second overall in 2009. Renowned for his imposing size, exceptional skating, and offensive prowess, he led the Lightning to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2020 and 2021. Over his illustrious career, he has established himself as one of his generation's premier blueliners, winning both the Norris and Conn Smythe Trophies.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2020
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Stanley Cup Champion
2021
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
2018
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2020
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Victor Hedman.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 77
Status: Active
Age: 35 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 7" (201 cm)
Weight: 244 lbs (111 kg)
Born: Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 19
Goals: 172
Assists: 639
Points: 811
Teams: 3
Drafted: 2009
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Modo Hockey Tampa Bay Lightning Barys Astana
Victor Hedman plays for 3 different teams during his 19 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2009.