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Oliver Lauridsen (D)
Adirondack Phantoms
| Name: |
Oliver Lauridsen |
| Number: |
7 |
| Pos.: |
D |
| Shoots: | L |
| Height: |
6-6 |
| Weight: |
220 |
| Birthdate: |
1989-03-24 |
| Birthplace: |
Gentofte, Denmark |
Biography
Acquired:
Signed an entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers in March 2011.
2011-12:
Scored two goals on 3/11/12.
Scored his first professional goal (his first pro point, at Bridgeport, on 11/20/11.
Was tallest player on team at 6’6”. No longer holds that distinction (Niko Hovinen is 6’7”)
2010-11:
Joined Phantoms on 3/16/11, following his season with St. Cloud State (Minn.) of the WCHA.
Had a total of 30 penalty minutes in two games with the Phantoms.
Suffered a season-ending injury on 3/22/11 at Charlotte.
Battled through that injury at the time in first pro fight against Zack Fitzgerald of Charlotte.
Career:
Came to the USA, from Denmark, to play for three seasons with the St. Cloud State Huskies.
Played in 43 games in 2009-10.
Scored a career-high six goals and six assists, for 12 points.
SCSU advanced to the second round of the NCAA tournament in 09-10.
Speaks four languages fluently including English, Swedish and native Danish.
International Business Major in college.
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