Niklas Kronwall

Quick Facts

Full Name	Niklas Kronwall
Occupation	Hockey Player
Date Of Birth	Jan 12, 1981(1981-01-12)
Age	43
Birthplace	Viksjö
Country	Sweden
Birth City	Stockholm County
Horoscope	Capricorn

Niklas Kronwall Biography

Niklas Kronwall is one of the most popular and richest Hockey Player who was born on January 12, 1981 in Viksjö, Stockholm County, Sweden. NHL defenseman famous for his brutal checks. He was awarded the Stanley Cup Championship with the Detroit Red Wings in 2008.

In the 2003-04 NHL lockout, he took home his During the 2003-04 NHL lockout, he won the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s top defenseman. Award as the best defenseman in the AHL.

Kronwall was selected in the first round, 29th overall, in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings. He continued to play for Djurgårdens IF until he came to North America in 2003. He played 20 games for Detroit in the 2003–04 season, scoring one goal and four assists for five points, to go along with 16 penalty minutes.

During the 2004–05 NHL lockout, Kronwall played a complete season for the Grand Rapids Griffins, the Red Wings’ top affiliate in the American Hockey League (AHL). He notched 13 goals and 40 assists in 76 games while also playing a solid defense. For his efforts, Kronwall was awarded the Eddie Shore Award as the top defenceman in the AHL.

He was raised living in Stockholm, Sweden.

Niklas Kronwall Net Worth

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

He was selected to the Red Wings in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, and was able to play for the team during the 2003-04 season.

The term”kronwallian” was subsequently associated with hard-hits in the NHL due to his role.

Niklas Kronwall (pronounced [ˈnɪ̌kːlas ˈkrûːnval] ; born 12 January 1981) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently serves as an advisor to the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings. He previously played for the Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is one of the 28 members in the Triple Gold Club. Kronwall started his career in Järfälla HC in Sweden, and has played internationally for Sweden. In the NHL, Kronwall gained notoriety for being an open ice hitter, and the phrase “being Kronwalled” was coined to describe his signature back-pedaling hits. In 2008 he won the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Niklas Kronwall Dating?

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Kronwall won the Stanley Cup with the Red Wings in 2008, making him a member of the Triple Gold Club. He also led all defencemen in scoring with 15 points in the 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs. Kronwall scored six goals to go with 45 assists during the 2008–09 season, and followed it up with two goals and seven assists during the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs as the Red Wings came within a game of repeating as Stanley Cup champions. The Red Wings lost Game 7 at home by a score of 2-1, with Kronwall hitting the crossbar with 2:15 remaining in the third period, which would’ve tied the game.

Facts & Trivia

Niklas Ranked on the list of most popular Hockey Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sweden. Niklas Kronwall celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.

On 31 October 2011, Kronwall and Detroit agreed to a seven-year contract. Playing in all 82 regular season games during the 2011–12 season, Kronwall recorded a career high 15 goals for the Red Wings.

How old is Niklas Kronwall?

41 years (January 12, 1981)

How tall is Kronwall?

6′ 0″

How old was Kronwall when retired?

Niklas Kronwall said Wednesday his decision to retire from the NHL after 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings was made some time before he announced it on Tuesday. “I think I’ve known for a while,” the 38-year-old said.

Where does Niklas Kronwall live?

“I was a 22-year-old kid when I came over from Sweden. Now at 38, I have my own family here. Detroit has become home for us,” Kronwall said in a retirement video from the team.

What is Niklas Kronwall doing now?

Hans Niklas Kronwall (pronounced [ˈnɪ̌kːlas ˈkrûːnval]; born 12 January 1981) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey defenceman, who currently serves as an advisor to the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings.