Frans Nielsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frans Nielsen
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 24, 1984(1984-04-24)
Age	40
Country	Denmark
Birth City	Herning
Horoscope	Aries

Frans Nielsen Biography

Frans Nielsen is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on April 24, 1984 in Herning, Denmark. NHL center, who was picked at 87th overall by New York Islanders in the 2002 NHL Draft. After playing for ten years with the Islanders and then signing for Detroit Red Wings in 2016. Detroit Red Wings in 2016.

He was with He was joined by Brad Boyes on the New York Islanders in 2012. on the New York Islanders in 2012.

Nielsen was drafted by the New York Islanders in the third round, 87th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. After playing in the Swedish Elitserien since 2001, Nielsen signed a two-year contract with the New York Islanders on 15 May

2006. He has also played for the Danish national team.

Nielsen started the 2006–07 AHL season with the Islanders’ affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, and was recalled to the Islanders on 5 January 2007. He made his NHL debut on 6 January. At the time of his recall, he had recorded a point in nine consecutive American Hockey League (AHL) games, which was three games shy of the Sound Tigers’ club record.

He was born as a child with 3 siblings.

Frans Nielsen Net Worth

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

He played Ice Hockey with his family in Herning, Denmark.

He scored 47 points during 2011-2012, his debut game in the NHL.

Frans Nielsen (born 24 April 1984) is a Danish professional ice hockey player and alternate captain for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent the first 10 years of his NHL career playing with the New York Islanders.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Frans Nielsen Dating?

According to our records, Frans Nielsen married to Moa Sjolander. As of December 1, 2023, Frans Nielsen’s is not dating anyone.

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On 1 July 2016, Nielsen signed as a free agent to a 6-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings, marking the end of his 10-year tenure with the Islanders. During the 2016–17 season Nielsen was selected to participate in the 2017 NHL All-Star Game.

Facts & Trivia

Frans Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Denmark. Frans Nielsen celebrates birthday on April 24 of every year.

What happened to Frans Nielsen?

Un-signed leading into the 2021–22 season, Nielsen signalled the conclusion of his NHL career in returning to Europe and agreeing to a one-year contract with German club, Eisbären Berlin of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), on 10 October 2021.

What team does Frans Nielsen play for?

Denmark

Who was the first Danish NHL player?

Frans Nielsen He spent the first 10 years of his NHL career playing with the New York Islanders. He is the first Danish citizen to play in the NHL.

Where is Frans Nielsen from?

Herning, Denmark

Who has the best shootout percentage in NHL?

The Skinny: With the departure of Shawn Horcoff to Dallas, Eberle became the uncontested shootout star on the Oilers’ roster. He’s still the guy sitting highest against an NHL average shooter, but newcomer Matt Hendricks (9-for-17) joins him as a player who has flirted with the 50.0 percent success rate as a shooter.