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Quick facts for kids Jannik Hansen
Hansen with the Vancouver Canucks in October 2015
Born	(1986-03-15) 15 March 1986 (age 39) Rødovre, Denmark
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	198 lb (90 kg; 14 st 2 lb)
Position	Right wing
Shot	Right
Played for	Rødovre Mighty Bulls Tappara Vancouver Canucks San Jose Sharks CSKA Moscow
National team	Denmark
NHL Draft	287th overall, 2004 Vancouver Canucks
Playing career	2002–2019

Jannik Hansen (born 15 March 1986) is a Danish former professional ice hockey player. He played as a right winger. Hansen started his career at age 16 in Denmark and Sweden. He was picked by the Vancouver Canucks in the 2004 NHL Draft. A year later, he moved to North America. He played for the Portland Winterhawks before joining the Canucks' minor league team. In 2007, he made history. He became the first Danish player to play and score a point in an NHL playoff game. After playing mostly in the minor leagues, Hansen earned a full-time spot with the Canucks.

Jannik Hansen also played for the Danish national team. He competed in four World Championships. He also played for Denmark's junior teams.

About Jannik Hansen's Life

Jannik Hansen grew up in Rødovre, Denmark. This is a town near Copenhagen. His dad, Bent Hansen, was a carpenter. He also played for the Danish national hockey team. Jannik started skating when he was two years old. But he didn't start playing hockey until he was 11.

Hockey was not very popular in Denmark back then. Football was the main sport. No Danish player had ever made it to the NHL. Jannik and his friends never really thought about playing in the NHL. They hoped to play in Sweden, Germany, or Finland instead. Jannik and his wife Karen have twin boys. Their names are Lucas and Daniel, born in 2013.

Jannik Hansen's Hockey Journey

Starting in Europe and Juniors

Hansen began his hockey journey with the Rødovre Mighty Bulls in Denmark. He joined their main team when he was 16. After a season and a half, he played for the Swedish Malmö Redhawks' under-18 team. He then returned to Rødovre. In the 2003–04 season, he scored 19 points in 35 games.

The Vancouver Canucks picked him in the 2004 NHL Draft. He was the 287th player chosen. He was picked later in the draft. This was because he was small and few Danish players made it to the NHL. Hansen stayed with Rødovre for one more season. He scored a career-high 32 points in 34 games.

In 2005, Hansen moved to North America. He joined the Portland Winterhawks in the Western Hockey League (WHL). He was the first Danish player in the WHL. He scored 64 points in 64 games, leading all rookies. He also had 13 points in 12 playoff games.

Playing for the Vancouver Canucks

In July 2006, Hansen signed a contract with the Vancouver Canucks. He played for their minor league team, the Manitoba Moose. In the 2006–07 season, he scored 12 goals and 34 points. He was the top-scoring rookie on his team.

During the 2007 playoffs, the Canucks called Hansen up. He became the first Danish player to play and score a point in an NHL playoff game. He got an assist in Game 3 against the Dallas Stars. The Canucks won that series. They then played the Anaheim Ducks. Hansen was sent back to the Moose after the Canucks were eliminated.

In the next season, 2007–08, Hansen had some injuries. He broke his thumb and later had a concussion. He played 50 games for the Moose, scoring 43 points. He also played five games for the Canucks.

Hansen chases Los Angeles Kings player Jack Johnson in 2010.

Hansen played his first full season with the Canucks in 2008–09. He became a key player on the team's third line. He was known for his speed and hard work. He was good at chasing the puck and playing defense. He also started playing on the penalty kill unit. Hansen learned to play a more physical game in the NHL. Before, he relied more on skill.

He got his first NHL regular season point in October 2008. He scored his first NHL goal a few games later against the Detroit Red Wings. He broke his finger later that season and missed 14 games. He finished the season with 21 points in 55 games. He signed a new contract with the Canucks that summer.

In 2009, Hansen injured his hand in a fight. He missed 19 games. He finished the season with 15 points in 47 games. He also played through a sprained ankle in the playoffs.

In 2010–11, Hansen had a great season. He scored 9 goals, 20 assists, and 29 points in 82 games. He won the Canucks' Fred J. Hume Award. This award is for the team's "unsung hero." He scored 9 points in 25 playoff games. The Canucks reached the Stanley Cup Finals. They lost to the Boston Bruins. Hansen signed a new three-year contract with the Canucks.

Hansen (right) playing against Jonathon Blum in 2011.

In the 2011–12 season, Hansen had a career-best year. He scored 16 goals and 39 points in 82 games. The Canucks won the Presidents' Trophy again. But they lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Hansen continued to play well in the 2012–13 season. He scored 10 goals and 27 points in 47 games. He was the third-highest scorer on the team. The Canucks lost in the first round of the playoffs. In September 2013, Hansen signed a four-year deal with the Canucks.

On 23 November 2014, Hansen scored his first career hat-trick. This means he scored three goals in one game. It was a 4–1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.

In the 2015–16 season, Hansen played on the Canucks' top line. He played with the famous Sedin twins. He scored a career-high 22 goals that season. This was the first time he scored over 20 goals. In 2016, he scored his 100th NHL goal.

Moving to San Jose and Moscow

On 28 February 2017, the Canucks traded Hansen. He went to the San Jose Sharks. He played on the Sharks' top line with Joe Pavelski and Joe Thornton.

On 2 August 2018, Hansen signed with HC CSKA Moscow in Russia. This was after 12 years in the NHL. He played a strong defensive role for CSKA. He helped them win their first Gagarin Cup in 2019.

On 27 April 2019, Jannik Hansen announced his retirement. He played professional hockey for 16 seasons. He said his body could no longer keep up.

Jannik Hansen's International Play

Hansen playing for Denmark in 2016.

Hansen first played for Denmark in 2002. He was 16 years old. He played in the IIHF World U18 Championships. Denmark avoided being moved to a lower division. In 2003, Denmark's U18 team won their group. They moved up to the main tournament. Hansen scored seven points in five games.

He then played for the Danish under-20 team. He played in the 2004 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Denmark finished second in their group. He also played in the main U18 tournament again. He scored seven points in six games. In 2005, he helped the U20 team finish third in their group. He led his team with four goals.

In February 2005, Hansen joined the Danish men's team. He played in the qualifiers for the 2006 Winter Olympics. Denmark did not qualify. He also played in the 2005 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.

In 2006, he played for the U20 team one last time. He helped Denmark finish second in their group. He also played in his second Men's World Championships. He scored two goals. In 2008, he played in the 2008 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships in Canada. He scored two goals and two assists. Hansen missed the 2010 World Championships due to an ankle injury. He also missed the 2011 World Championships because the Canucks were in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Hansen rejoined Denmark for the 2012 IIHF World Championship. He was named Denmark's player of the game in one match. He also played in the 2014 IIHF World Championship and 2016 IIHF World Championship. In 2016, he played for Team Europe in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. He played his last World Championship in 2018.

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