Anton Strålman facts for kids
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Strålman with the Tampa Bay Lightning in December 2014
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| Born | 1 August 1986 Tibro, Sweden |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shoots | Right | ||
| SHL team Former teams |
HV71 Timrå IK Toronto Maple Leafs Columbus Blue Jackets New York Rangers Tampa Bay Lightning Florida Panthers Arizona Coyotes Boston Bruins |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| NHL Draft | 216th overall, 2005 Toronto Maple Leafs |
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| Playing career | 2003–present | ||
| Website | stralman.com | ||
Anton Strålman, born on August 1, 1986, is a former professional ice hockey player from Sweden. He played as a defenceman. Anton recently played for HV71 in Sweden.
He also played for many teams in the National Hockey League (NHL). Some of these teams include the Toronto Maple Leafs, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, and Boston Bruins. The Toronto Maple Leafs picked him in the 2005 NHL Draft.
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Anton Strålman's Hockey Journey
Anton Strålman was chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2005 NHL Draft. He was the 216th player picked overall. Before joining the NHL, he played for Timrå IK in Sweden. He quickly became a regular player for Timrå IK. In 2006, he was even nominated for the Elitserien Rookie of the Year award.
Playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs (2007–2009)
In May 2007, Strålman signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He started playing professionally in North America with the Toronto Marlies. This team is linked to the Maple Leafs.
Anton made his first NHL appearance on October 23, 2007. He scored his very first NHL goal on March 21, 2008. This happened in a game against the Buffalo Sabres.
Time with the Columbus Blue Jackets (2009–2011)
After playing for the Maple Leafs, Strålman was traded twice in 2009. First, he went to the Calgary Flames. A few months later, he was traded again to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He played for the Blue Jackets for two seasons.
Adventures with the New York Rangers (2011–2014)
In 2011, Anton Strålman joined the New York Rangers. He signed a one-year contract with them. He later signed a two-year contract in 2012.
During the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, Strålman helped the Rangers reach the 2014 Stanley Cup Finals. This is the championship series of the NHL. However, his team was defeated by the Los Angeles Kings.
Success with the Tampa Bay Lightning (2014–2019)
On July 1, 2014, Strålman signed a five-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning. In his first season with the Lightning, he had his best year. He scored 9 goals and made 30 assists, totaling 39 points.
He helped the Lightning reach the 2015 Stanley Cup Finals. In the playoffs, they beat his old team, the New York Rangers. But they lost to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Finals. On November 27, 2015, Strålman played in his 500th NHL game.
Playing for Other NHL Teams (2019–2023)
After five seasons with the Lightning, Strålman moved to the Florida Panthers in 2019. He played there for two seasons.
In 2021, he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes. He played one season with them. Then, in 2022, he joined the Boston Bruins on a one-year contract.
Return to Sweden
After his time in the NHL, Strålman signed a one-year contract with HV71. This team is in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He returned to play in his home country.
International Hockey Career
Anton Strålman also played for the Swedish national ice hockey team. He represented Sweden in several big tournaments.
- In 2016, he was chosen to play in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.
- In 2017, he played in the 2017 IIHF World Championship. He helped Team Sweden win the gold medal! They defeated Canada in the final game.
Awards and Recognition
- Nominated for Elitserien Rookie of the Year in 2006.
- Won a bronze medal at the 2009 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.
- Won a gold medal at the 2017 IIHF World Championship.
Images for kids
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Strålman with the Blue Jackets in October 2009.
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Strålman with the Rangers in March 2013.
