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 October 2, 1989) is a professional ice hockey player from Denmark. He plays as a goaltender 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.

Frederik has also played for the Danish national team. He was first picked by the Hurricanes in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. Later, he was picked again by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2012 draft. Before playing in the NHL, Andersen played in the top hockey leagues in Denmark and Sweden. He is the first Danish-born goaltender to ever play in the NHL.

Frederik's Hockey Journey

Playing in Europe

From 2009 to 2011, Frederik Andersen played for the Frederikshavn White Hawks in Denmark's top league, the Superisligaen. In 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 highest league. He set a new club record with eight shutouts (games where he didn't let any goals in). He also led the league in goals against average (GAA) and save percentage. He was even nominated for the Rookie of the Year award.

Joining the NHL

Anaheim Ducks Years

Frederik Andersen made his NHL debut with the Anaheim Ducks on October 20, 2013. He came into a game against the Dallas Stars when the Ducks were losing. He didn't let in any goals for the rest of the game, helping his team win 6–3. This made him the first Danish goalie in NHL history.

He became the Ducks' full-time backup goalie in March 2014. In the 2014 Stanley Cup playoffs, Andersen won his first playoff game. He shared playing time with other goalies during the Ducks' playoff run.

In the 2014–15 season, Andersen became the main goalie for the Ducks. On March 3, 2015, he earned his 30th win of the season. He also tied an NHL record by reaching 50 career wins in just 68 games. This was as fast as Bill Durnan did it back in 1944! In the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, Andersen helped the Ducks reach the Western Conference finals.

Time with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Andersen making a save for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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

During the 2017–18 season, Andersen set a new personal best with 38 wins. 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 to the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs, where they played against the Boston Bruins.

In the 2018–19 NHL season, he had 36 wins. The Maple Leafs made the playoffs again, but they were defeated by the Boston Bruins. On December 14, 2019, Andersen earned his 200th career win.

Joining the Carolina Hurricanes

Andersen practicing with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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

On January 12, 2022, Andersen was chosen to play in the 2022 National Hockey League All-Star Game. He helped his team, the Metropolitan Division, win the All-Star contest. On April 16, Andersen got injured during a game. He missed the playoffs that year. However, 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 July 1, 2023, Andersen signed another two-year contract with the Hurricanes.

On November 6, 2023, the Hurricanes announced that Andersen would be out of play for a while. This was because of a blood clotting issue. He returned to play on March 7, 2024, and helped his team win. On April 7, he reached 294 wins in his 494th NHL game. This meant he had more wins than Braden Holtby in their first 500 games. Andersen finished the 2023-2024 regular season with a great record of 13 wins and only 2 losses. He was also a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is given to a player who shows great perseverance and dedication to hockey.

On October 31, 2024, the Hurricanes announced that Andersen had a lower-body injury. He had played very well in the four games he played that season. On November 21, 2024, it was announced that Andersen needed knee surgery and would miss 8-12 weeks.

Andersen returned and played his 500th NHL game on January 20, 2025. He became the 84th goalie and the first Danish goalie in NHL history to reach this milestone. He earned his 300th career win three days later. On May 3, 2025, Andersen signed a one-year contract extension.

International Hockey for Denmark

Andersen playing for the Danish national team at the 2010 IIHF World Championship.

Frederik Andersen has proudly represented Denmark in many international tournaments. He was part of the Danish national team that played in the 2010 IIHF World Championship.

He also played in and won all three games of the Olympic qualification tournament for Denmark in 2024. He stopped 60 out of 64 shots in those games, helping Denmark qualify.

Frederik's Family Life

Frederik Andersen comes from a family that loves ice hockey! His father, Ernst, was also a goalie and played for 17 seasons in Denmark's top league. His father is now a goalie coach for the Danish national team. Frederik's mother and uncles also played hockey in Denmark.

His sister, Amalie, plays defense for the Danish women's national team. His brother, Sebastian, is a defenseman who has played for Denmark's junior teams. His other brother, Valdemar, and his cousin, Emma-Sofie Nordström, are also professional goalies.

During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Frederik lived with his then-teammate Auston Matthews in Arizona.

Career Statistics

Regular Season and Playoffs

Bold indicates led league

International Play Statistics

Awards and Special Honors

Frederik Andersen has received several awards during his career: