Frederik Andersen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frederik Andersen
Andersen with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2022
Born	(1989-10-02) 2 October 1989 (age 35) Herning, Denmark
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	230 lb (104 kg; 16 st 6 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team Former teams	Carolina Hurricanes Herning Blue Fox Frederikshavn White Hawks Frölunda HC Anaheim Ducks Toronto Maple Leafs
National team	Denmark
NHL Draft	187th overall, 2010 Carolina Hurricanes 87th overall, 2012 Anaheim Ducks
Playing career	2008–present

Frederik Andersen (born 2 October 1989) is a professional ice hockey goaltender from Denmark. He plays for the Carolina Hurricanes in the National Hockey League (NHL). Before joining the Hurricanes, he played for the Anaheim Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Andersen has also played for Denmark's national team. He was first picked by the Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL draft. Later, he was picked again by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2012 draft. Before playing in the NHL, Andersen played in top hockey leagues in Denmark and Sweden.

Frederik Andersen's Hockey Journey

Playing in Europe

From 2009 to 2011, Andersen played for the Frederikshavn White Hawks. This team is part of Denmark's best professional hockey league, the Superisligaen. On March 13, 2010, he even scored a goal into an empty net during a playoff game! This is very rare for a goalie.

Andersen then moved to Sweden for the 2011–12 season. He played for Frölunda HC in the Elitserien, which is Sweden's top league. He set a new team record that season with eight shutouts. A shutout means the goalie didn't let any goals in during a game. He also had the best goals against average (GAA) and save percentage in the league. He was even nominated for the "Rookie of the Year" award!

Playing in the NHL

Time with the Anaheim Ducks

Frederik Andersen made his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks on October 20, 2013. He came into the game in the second period when his team was losing. He didn't let in any goals for the rest of the game, helping the Ducks win 6–3. This was his first NHL win!

In March 2014, Andersen became the main backup goalie for the Ducks. He had spent most of that season playing for their minor league team, the Norfolk Admirals.

Andersen played his first playoff game on April 16, 2014. The Ducks won that game against the Dallas Stars. He shared playing time with other goalies during the 2014 playoffs. The Ducks were eventually knocked out by the Los Angeles Kings, who went on to win the Stanley Cup.

In the 2014–15 season, Andersen became the Ducks' main starting goalie. He played so well that he tied an NHL record! He reached 50 career wins faster than almost any other goalie in history, doing it in just 68 games. In the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, he helped the Ducks reach the Western Conference finals. They almost made it to the Stanley Cup Final, but lost in Game 7.

Time with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Andersen makes a save against the Washington Capitals during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

On June 20, 2016, Andersen was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. On the same day, he signed a five-year contract with them. After a bit of a slow start, Andersen played very well. He helped the Leafs make it to the playoffs for the first time since the 2012–13 NHL season.

During the 2017–18 season, Andersen set a new personal best for wins in a season. He also helped the Leafs set a new team record for home wins. On April 7, 2018, he broke the Leafs' all-time record for most wins by a goalie in a single season. He helped the Leafs get into the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, but they lost in seven games.

In the 2018–19 NHL season, he helped the Maple Leafs reach the playoffs again. However, they were defeated in the first round once more. On December 14, 2019, Andersen earned his 200th NHL win.

Time with the Carolina Hurricanes

Andersen takes a break while practicing with the Hurricanes

After playing five years with the Maple Leafs, Andersen joined the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent. He signed a two-year contract on July 28, 2021. On November 3, he became the first goalie in Hurricanes history to win his first eight games with the team!

On January 12, 2022, Andersen was chosen to play in the 2022 NHL All-Star Game. He helped his team, the Metropolitan Division, win the All-Star contest. Later that season, he got injured and couldn't play in the playoffs. Even so, he and his teammate Antti Raanta won the William M. Jennings Trophy. This award goes to the goalies on the team that lets in the fewest goals during the regular season.

On November 6, 2023, the Hurricanes announced that Andersen would be out of play. He needed to deal with a blood clotting issue that doctors found. Andersen returned to play on March 7, 2024, and helped his team win. On April 7, he reached 294 wins in his NHL career. He passed another goalie, Braden Holtby, for the most wins in a goalie's first 500 games. Andersen had a great record of 13 wins and only 2 losses that season. He was also nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is given to a player who shows great determination and dedication to hockey.

International Play

Andersen with the Danish national ice hockey team during the 2010 IIHF World Championships.

Andersen has proudly represented Denmark's national team many times. He played for Denmark in the 2010 IIHF World Championship. He has also played in other international tournaments for Denmark, including World Junior Championships and Olympic qualifying games.

Andersen's Family Life

Frederik Andersen comes from a family of ice hockey players! His father, Ernst, was also a goalie for 17 seasons in Denmark's top league. His dad is now a goalie coach for Denmark's national team and for the Herning Blue Fox team.

Frederik's mother and uncles also played ice hockey in Denmark. His sister, Amalie, is a defenceman for the Danish women's national team. She has also played in a professional women's league in North America. His brother, Sebastian, is a defenceman too and has played for Denmark's junior teams. His other brother, Valdemar, and his cousin, Emma-Sofie Nordström, are also professional goalies!

In 2020-21, Andersen lived with his Leafs teammate Auston Matthews in Arizona.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Bold indicates led league.

International

Awards and Honors