Daniel Sedin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Daniel Sedin
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Sep 26, 1980(1980-09-26)
Age	44
Birthplace	Örnsköldsvik
Country	Sweden
Birth City	Västernorrland
Horoscope	Virgo

Daniel Sedin Biography

Daniel Sedin is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on September 26, 1980 in Örnsköldsvik, Västernorrland, Sweden. Swedish All-Star Left-winger from Sweden who started his NHL career with the Vancouver Canucks in 2000. He led Vancouver Canucks into reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2011 which they were defeated over seven matches by Boston Bruins.

He was a member of his Swedish Olympic team in 2006 alongside He competed on the Swedish Olympic team in 2006 with Mattias Ohlund..

Daniel was born on 26 September 1980, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, six minutes after his identical twin brother, Henrik. The pair have two older brothers, Stefan and Peter. Their father, Tommy, is a school vice-principal and also played for Modo Hockey in the 1960s, while his mother, Tora, is a nurse. Daniel began playing organized hockey with Henrik when they were eight. They did not regularly play on the same line until Daniel switched from centre to wing at 14. Daniel and Henrik both attended high school at the Nolaskolan Gymnasium in Sweden while playing professionally for Modo.

Daniel Hans Sedin (born 26 September 1980) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey winger who played 18 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks, from 2000–2018. Born and raised in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, Daniel and his identical twin brother Henrik played together throughout their careers; the pair were renowned for their effectiveness as a tandem. During his career, Daniel was known as a goal-scorer (150+ more career NHL goals than Henrik), while Henrik was known as a playmaker (150+ more career NHL assists than Daniel). Daniel tallied 393 goals and 648 assists in 1,306 games played in the NHL, ranking him as the Canucks’ second-highest points scorer all time.

There are two girls, Ronja Anna and Ronja Anna as well as a son Erik who is married to Marinette. The identical twin brother Henrikalso is a player in the Canucks.

Daniel Sedin Net Worth

Daniel Sedin is one of the richest Hockey Player from Sweden. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Daniel Sedin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He began playing with Sedin’s twin brother He first began playing next to his brother Henrik Sedin at age 14. at age 14.

He was one of his most successful year in 2011, in which he won his the He had one of his best years in 2011, where he earned the Art Ross Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award. Trophy as well as Ted Lindsay Award. Ted Lindsay Award.

Prior to the Canucks’ final home game of the season a week later, Sedin was awarded the Cyclone Taylor Award as the team’s most valuable player (MVP) and his third Cyrus H. McLean Award as the team’s leading point-scorer. Finishing the campaign with a career-high 41 goals, 63 assists and 104 points, he won the Art Ross Trophy as the NHL’s leading point-scorer. It marked the first time in NHL history that brothers led the League in scoring in back-to-back seasons, as Henrik had won the previous year. Chicago Blackhawks forwards Doug and Max Bentley also won separate scoring titles, but had achieved the feat three years apart in 1943 and 1946, respectively. He also received the Viking Award as the NHL’s best Swedish player, following after Henrik who received it the year before.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Daniel Sedin Dating?

According to our records, Daniel Sedin married to Marinette Sedin. As of December 1, 2023, Daniel Sedin’s is not dating anyone.

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Daniel met his wife Marinette in his hometown Örnsköldsvik around 1998. She came with him to Vancouver upon the start of Daniel’s NHL career in 2000, and the two married in 2005. After earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of British Columbia Marinette became involved with the Canucks Family Education Centre, helping female immigrants transition to the English language. Together, they have two daughters, Ronja (born in 2005) and Anna (born in March 2011), and a son, Erik (born in 2008). They live in the Vancouver neighbourhood of West Point Grey during the NHL season, returning to Sweden every summer.

Facts & Trivia

Daniel Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Daniel Sedin celebrates birthday on September 26 of every year.

On 27 July 1999, a month following the Draft, Daniel and Henrik signed identical three-year, US$1 million contracts with the Canucks. As the contract did not require them to begin playing in Vancouver immediately, they announced on 12 August they would return to Sweden to play one more season with Modo. During the 1999–2000 season, Daniel finished second in team scoring with 45 points in 50 games, two points behind Henrik. The two brothers played on a line during the season with New York Islanders prospect Mattias Weinhandl. In the 2000 playoffs, Daniel added a team-leading eight goals and 14 points. He recorded two goals and two assists in the deciding game of the semifinals against Brynäs IF, a 6–3 win for Modo. Modo made their second straight finals appearance, where they lost the playoff championship to Djurgårdens IF in three-straight games.

Where are the Sedin twins now?

The brothers will be responsible for working with players on and off the ice in Vancouver and with the Abbotsford Canucks , the club’s AHL affiliate. The Sedins first joined the organization in June 2021, serving within hockey operations as special advisors to the general manager.

Who is better Henrik or Daniel?

The answer is Henrik Sedin , barely. Henrik is a better playmaker which makes everyone around him better, not just his brother. He also has a Hart Trophy and proved two years ago that he could do it without Daniel.

Who is older Henrik and Daniel Sedin?

Early life. Daniel Sedin was born on 26 September 1980, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, six minutes after his identical twin brother, Henrik.

What did Duncan Keith do to Daniel Sedin?

Daniel was the victim of a vicious elbow to the head by Blackhawk defenseman Duncan Keith. Some have speculated that the hit was in retaliation for an incident earlier in the game when Sedin hit Keith, but no matter what the motivation, the shot to Daniel’s head was illegal and had devastating consequences.

Did the Sedin twins move back to Sweden?

Henrik and Daniel Sedin were the faces of the Vancouver Canucks franchise for over two decades. When they decided it was time to retire, the twins made a decision to remain in Vancouver instead of returning home to Sweden.