Robert Hägg

Robert Hägg

Robert Hägg 2013, Modo vs. Örebro
Born (1995-02-08) 8 February 1995
Uppsala, Sweden
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
Former teams
Philadelphia Flyers
Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Modo Hockey
NHL Draft 41st overall, 2013
Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career 2012present
Medal record
Ice hockey
Representing  Sweden
World Junior Championships
2013 Ufa
2014 Malmö

Robert Hägg (born 8 February 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, currently playing with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2nd round (41st overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

On March 21, 2014, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Hägg to a three-year entry-level contract.[1][2]

Playing career

Junior career

Robert Hägg started his hockey career at age 13 playing for Gimo IF in Gimo, Uppland.[3] In his second season, at age 14, Hägg recorded 16 points in 32 games played for Gimo. In the 2010-11 Season, now on MODO U16, Hägg had a breakout year leading the U16 SM league in assists and points by a defenseman. Additionally, he won the U16 SM defenseman of the year award.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

    Regular season   Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 Modo Hockey J20 444131746 81122
2012–13 Modo Hockey SEL 270112 10000
2012–13 Modo Hockey J20 2811132424 71124
2013–14 Modo Hockey SHL 5015647 20004
2013–14 Adirondack Phantoms AHL 1013410
2014–15 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 693172042
2015–16 Lehigh Valley Phantoms AHL 65561142
SHL totals 77 1 6 7 49 3 0 0 0 4

International

Year Team Event Result   GP G A Pts PIM
2012 Sweden U17 4th 6 2 4 6 16
2013 Sweden WJC18 5th 5 1 3 4 12
2013 Sweden IH18 7th 4 3 2 5 35
2013 Sweden WJC 2nd, silver medalist(s) 5 1 1 2 0
2014 Sweden WJC 2nd, silver medalist(s) 7 1 0 1 12
2015 Sweden WJC 4th 7 0 2 2 2
Junior totals 34 8 12 20 77

References

  1. 1 2 "Flyers agree to terms with prospect Robert Hagg". Philadelphia Flyers. 21 March 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  2. "Flyers ink prospect Robert Hagg to entry-level deal | Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia". csnphilly.com. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
  3. "Kommuner Z-Ö". IdrottOnline. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
  4. "Robert Hägg". Elite Prospects. Retrieved 5 January 2015.


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