Carl Hagelin facts for kids
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Hagelin with the Pittsburgh Penguins during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs
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| Born | 23 August 1988 Nykvarn, Sweden |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) | ||
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb) | ||
| Position | Left wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for | New York Rangers Anaheim Ducks Pittsburgh Penguins Los Angeles Kings Washington Capitals |
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| National team |  Sweden |
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| NHL Draft | 168th overall, 2007 New York Rangers |
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| Playing career | 2011–2022 | ||
Carl Oliver Hagelin (born 23 August 1988) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey player. He played for eleven seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL), which is the top ice hockey league in North America. Carl played for famous teams like the New York Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Los Angeles Kings, and Washington Capitals.
The Rangers picked Carl in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He later won the amazing Stanley Cup twice with the Pittsburgh Penguins, in 2016 and 2017. Carl played more playoff games than any other NHL player in the 2010s, with 128 games! Before becoming a pro, he played college hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He was even a co-captain there. Carl also won a silver medal with the Swedish national team at the 2014 Winter Olympics.
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Early Hockey Days
Playing for Södertälje SK
Before playing college hockey, Carl Hagelin played for Södertälje SK's junior team in Sweden. This league is called the J20 SuperElit. He played there for two seasons. During that time, he scored 44 goals and made 51 assists. This means he helped his team score 95 points in total! He is one of the top players in Södertälje's history for points and goals.
Time at the University of Michigan
After moving to North America, Carl played college hockey for the University of Michigan Wolverines ice hockey team. They were part of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). He was the first Swedish player ever to play for the University of Michigan. He was also the first player from Europe in 15 years to join their team.
In his third year (junior year) in 2009–10, Carl helped Michigan win the CCHA championship. He was also recognized for his good grades as an Academic All-Big Ten player. In his fourth and final year (senior year) in 2010–11, Carl won the CCHA Best Defensive Forward Award. He was also named to the All-CCHA First Team, which means he was one of the best players in the league.
The New York Rangers picked Carl in the sixth round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. At Michigan, Carl wore number 12. When he joined the Rangers, both 12 and 26 (his old number) were taken. So, he switched the digits of 26 and chose to wear number 62. Carl also played for Sweden in the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, where his team won a silver medal.
Carl was an alternate captain in his third year at Michigan. He was a co-captain in his fourth year, along with Luke Glendening. Carl was very popular with Michigan hockey fans. By his last season, fans would often wave Swedish flags to show how much they liked him!
Professional Hockey Career
New York Rangers
After Michigan lost the 2011 NCAA final game, Carl signed a professional contract with the Rangers. He first played for their minor league team, the Connecticut Whale, in the American Hockey League (AHL).
Carl made his first NHL appearance for the Rangers on 25 November 2011. He quickly got his first NHL point by assisting on a goal. The very next day, he scored his first NHL goal against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Carl was chosen to take part in the "Fastest Skater" challenge at the 2012 NHL All-Star Rookie Showcase. He won the competition with a record-breaking time of 13.218 seconds!
In the 2014–15 season, Carl scored 17 goals and had 35 points in 82 games for the Rangers. On 24 April 2015, he scored the winning goal in overtime during a playoff game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This goal helped the Rangers win the series!
Anaheim Ducks
On 27 June 2015, Carl was traded to the Anaheim Ducks. He signed a four-year contract with them on 14 August 2015.
Pittsburgh Penguins
In the 2015–16 season, Carl was traded again. On 16 January 2016, the Ducks sent him to the Pittsburgh Penguins. This trade helped the Penguins a lot! Carl's speed helped them turn their season around. He scored 27 points in 37 games. He was also a key player in the playoffs, scoring 16 points as the Penguins won the Stanley Cup!
Carl won the Stanley Cup again in 2017 with the Penguins. They beat the Nashville Predators in six games. Even though he had some injuries that season, Carl scored the final goal of the playoffs in Game 6, which sealed their 2–0 victory.
Los Angeles Kings
On 14 November 2018, Carl was traded to the Los Angeles Kings. His time with the Kings was short and he had some injuries. He played only 22 games for the team.
Washington Capitals and Retirement
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On 21 February 2019, the Kings traded Carl to the Washington Capitals. The Capitals then signed him to a new four-year contract on 16 June 2019.
Carl played on the fourth line for the Capitals during the 2020–21 NHL season.
During a practice on 1 March 2022, Carl had a serious eye injury. He needed two surgeries and partly lost vision in his left eye. He also had hip surgery and another hip procedure in February 2023. Because of these injuries, he missed the entire 2022–23 season. Carl announced his retirement from hockey on 30 August 2023. He said it was because of his ongoing eye problems.
About Carl's Life
Carl Hagelin was born in Nykvarn, Sweden, and grew up in Södertälje. His older brother, Bobbie Hagelin, also played professional ice hockey. Carl is also the great-grandson of Boris Hagelin, who was a famous inventor. Carl married his long-time girlfriend, Erica Uebel, on 16 July 2017. They have two children: a daughter born in 2018 and a son born in 2020.
Career Statistics
Regular Season and Playoffs
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| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2004–05 | Södertälje SK | J18 Allsv | 14 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2005–06 | Södertälje SK | J18 Allsv | 7 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2005–06 | Södertälje SK | J20 | 41 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 42 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | ||
| 2006–07 | Södertälje SK | J20 | 40 | 21 | 34 | 55 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 20 | ||
| 2007–08 | University of Michigan | CCHA | 41 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008–09 | University of Michigan | CCHA | 41 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2009–10 | University of Michigan | CCHA | 45 | 19 | 31 | 50 | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | University of Michigan | CCHA | 44 | 18 | 31 | 49 | 39 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2010–11 | Connecticut Whale | AHL | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2011–12 | Connecticut Whale | AHL | 17 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011–12 | New York Rangers | NHL | 64 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 24 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | ||
| 2012–13 | Södertälje SK | Allsv | 8 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2012–13 | New York Rangers | NHL | 48 | 10 | 14 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2013–14 | New York Rangers | NHL | 72 | 17 | 16 | 33 | 44 | 25 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 16 | ||
| 2014–15 | New York Rangers | NHL | 82 | 17 | 18 | 35 | 46 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | ||
| 2015–16 | Anaheim Ducks | NHL | 43 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2015–16 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 37 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 18 | 24 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 14 | ||
| 2016–17 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 61 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | ||
| 2017–18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 81 | 10 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2018–19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Los Angeles Kings | NHL | 22 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2018–19 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 20 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2019–20 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 58 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 16 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 2020–21 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 56 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2021–22 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 53 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 713 | 110 | 186 | 296 | 293 | 141 | 22 | 28 | 50 | 76 | ||||
International Play
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's ice hockey | ||
Representing  Sweden |
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| Winter Olympics | ||
| Silver | 2014 Sochi | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Silver | 2008 Czech Republic | |
| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
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| 2008 | Sweden | WJC |  |
6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | Sweden | OG | |
6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2016 | Sweden | WCH | SF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| Junior totals | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Senior totals | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||
Awards and Special Recognitions
Carl Hagelin received several awards during his hockey career:
| Awards | Year | |
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| College | ||
| CCHA All-Tournament Team | 2010 | |
| All-CCHA First Team | 2010–11 | |
| AHCA West Second-Team All-American | 2010–11 | |
| NHL | ||
| Stanley Cup champion | 2016, 2017 | |
