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Adam Larsson (D)
Albany Devils
| Name: |
Adam Larsson |
| Number: |
5 |
| Pos.: |
D |
| Shoots: | R |
| Height: |
6-3 |
| Weight: |
200 |
| Birthdate: |
1992-11-12 |
| Birthplace: |
Skelleftea, Sweden |
Biography
2011-12: Played first full season in the NHL with New Jersey … in 65 games of action finished with 18 points (2g-16a) … played in five playoff games registering one goal … helped New Jersey to Stanley Cup Final … 2010-11: Completed his second full season with Skelleftea in Sweden’s Elitserien League … played 37 games, posting four goals and 13 assists for 17 points … registered 18 penalty minutes … led team to league championship final … played 17 playoff games, tallying four assists and 12 penalty minutes … represented Sweden at the World Junior Championship … helped team to a fourth place finish with a goal and three points for four points and a plus-4 rating … selected fourth overall – highest drafted European and defenseman -- at the NHL Draft …
OTHER: Became only the third defenseman to make Swedish Elite League debut at 16 years of age … played in 87 games at that level, totaling five goals and 25 assists for 30 points … posted a plus-5 rating with 59 penalty minutes during that time … represented Sweden at the 2010 and 2011 World Junior Championships, winning bronze in 2010 … played for Sweden at the 2010 U-18 World Championships, helping team to a silver medal … named to media all-star team with two goals and an assist and a plus-2 rating.
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