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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Sweden were 3-0 in the 1996-97 WCup season with 6 points, 1st in the European Pool and 1st overall.

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1996-1997 Sweden Roster

Sweden — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Youth Team	HT	WT	S	League
GOALTENDERS
	#1	Johan Hedberg (G)	53	1973	Leksands IF	6'0"	190	L	SHL
	#35	Tommy Salo (G)	55	1971	Surahammars IF	6'0"	179	L	NHL
	#30	Tommy Söderström (G)	57	1969	Älta IF	5'9"	165	L	IHL
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Tommy Albelin (D)	62	1964	Stocksunds IF	6'1"	194	L	NHL
	#6	Calle Johansson (D)"C"	59	1967	KBA 67	5'11"	203	L	NHL
	#31	Roger Johansson (D)	59	1967	IF Troja-Ljungby	6'3"	194	L	SHL
	#19	Kenny Jönsson (D)	52	1974	Rögle BK	6'3"	207	L	NHL
	#4	Nicklas Lidström (D)"A"	56	1970	Skogsbo SK	6'1"	190	L	NHL
	#14	Mattias Norström (D)	54	1972	Bredängs BK	6'1"	223	L	NHL
	#36	Peter Popovic (D)	58	1968	IFK Arboga	6'6"	231	L	NHL
	#27	Leif Rohlin (D)	58	1968	Västerås IK	6'1"	212	L	NHL
FORWARDS
	#11	Daniel Alfredsson (RW)	53	1972	Göteborgs IK	6'0"	203	R	NHL
	#34	Mikael Andersson (C/W)	60	1966	Ytterby HK	5'10"	181	L	NHL
	#32	Niklas Andersson (LW)	55	1971	Kungälvs IK	5'9"	176	L	NHL
	#18	Jonas Bergqvist (RW)	64	1962	Rögle BK	6'0"	203	L	SHL
	#22	Ulf Dahlén (RW)	59	1967	Östersunds IK	6'2"	198	L	NHL
	#21	Peter Forsberg (C)"A"	53	1973	Modo AIK	6'1"	205	L	NHL
	#29	Johan Garpenlöv (RW)	58	1968	Tyresö HK	6'0"	185	L	NHL
	#38	Andreas Johansson (LW)	53	1973	Hofors HC	6'0"	205	L	NHL
	#5	Patrik Juhlin (RW)	56	1970	Västerås IK	6'0"	207	L	AHL
	#10	Fredrik Nilsson (C)	55	1971	IFK Tumba	6'2"	198	L	SHL
	#92	Michael Nylander (C)	54	1972	Huddinge IK	5'11"	192	L	NL
	#25	Markus Näslund (LW)	53	1973	Järveds IF	6'0"	196	L	NHL
	#13	Mats Sundin (C)"C"	55	1971	Sollentuna HC	6'5"	231	R	NHL
	#24	Niklas Sundström (C)	51	1975	Modo AIK	5'11"	194	L	NHL
Position: G: 3, D: 8, F: 14Av Age: 27.08 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 198 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Sweden Staff

Head CoachKent Forsberg
Asst. CoachBarry Smith
Equipment ManagerAnders Weiderstål

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1996-1997 Sweden Captains

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Team Captaincy History

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1996-1997 Sweden Demographics

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Plays in: World Cup of Hockey
2017: WCup Semifinal loss
2005: WCup Quarterfinal loss
1997: WCup Semifinal loss

1996-1997 Sweden Roster Facts

Nationalities

25 players

Experience

Sweden: 76 GP
NHL: 6 199 GP
WC: 431 GP
OG: 62 GP
SHL: 3 205 GP
Liiga: 16 GP
AHL: 671 GP
NL: 41 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Sweden (WC)
Sweden (all) (International)
Sweden (CC)
Sweden (EC)
Sweden (EHT)
Sweden (WC (W))
Sweden B (all) (International)
Sweden Olympics (OG)
Sweden U16 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U17 (WHC-17)
Sweden U17 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U18 (WJC-18)
Sweden U18 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U18 (WJC-18 (W))
Sweden U18/19
Sweden U19 (all) (International-Jr)
Sweden U20 (WJC-20)
Sweden U20 (all) (International-Jr)

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Sweden History and Standings

Sweden — Season History
season	league	GP	W	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2016-2017	WCup	3	2	-	0	1	7	5	5	1.67	1	Semifinal loss
2004-2005	WCup	3	2	1	-	-	13	9	5	1.67	2	Quarterfinal loss
1996-1997	WCup	3	3	0	-	-	14	3	6	2	1	Semifinal loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Sweden — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Filip Forsberg (F)	2026-2027	Nashville Predators	NHL	17	5	15	20	6
2.	Erik Karlsson (D)	2026-2027	Pittsburgh Penguins	NHL	18	3	15	18	4
3.	Jakob Silfverberg (F)	2026-2027	Brynäs IF	SHL	14	3	8	11	2
4.	Gabriel Landeskog (F)	2026-2027	Colorado Avalanche	NHL	18	5	5	10	9
5.	Mattias Ekholm (D)	2026-2027	Edmonton Oilers	NHL	16	3	5	8	16
6.	Victor Hedman (D)	2026-2027	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL	16	4	2	6	2
7.	Mikael Backlund (F)	2026-2027	Calgary Flames	NHL	16	2	3	5	6
8.	Hampus Lindholm (D)	2026-2027	Boston Bruins	NHL	18	1	4	5	14
9.	Marcus Krüger (F)	2026-2027	Djurgårdens IF	SHL	11	2	0	2	26
10.	Oliver Ekman Larsson (D)	2026-2027	Toronto Maple Leafs	NHL	19	0	1	1	16

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Sweden — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2016-2017	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	28.91
2004-2005	View Roster	6'1"	201 lbs	29.73
1996-1997	View Roster	6'0"	198 lbs	27.08

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mats Sundin (F)	8	5	7	12
2.	Fredrik Modin (F)	4	4	4	8
3.	Peter Forsberg (F)	8	2	6	8
4.	Calle Johansson (D)	4	1	5	6
5.	Daniel Alfredsson (F)	8	0	6	6

Franchise All-Time Goals

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mats Sundin (F)	8	5	7	12
2.	Fredrik Modin (F)	4	4	4	8
3.	Tomas Holmström (F)	4	3	2	5
4.	Nicklas Lidström (D)	8	3	1	4
5.	Peter Forsberg (F)	8	2	6	8

Franchise All-Time Assists

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mats Sundin (F)	8	5	7	12
2.	Peter Forsberg (F)	8	2	6	8
3.	Daniel Alfredsson (F)	8	0	6	6
4.	Calle Johansson (D)	4	1	5	6
5.	Fredrik Modin (F)	4	4	4	8

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Calle Johansson (D)	4	1	6	8
2.	Tomas Holmström (F)	4	3	5	8
3.	Peter Forsberg (F)	8	2	8	6
4.	Anton Strålman (D)	4	1	2	6
5.	Samuel Påhlsson (F)	4	0	0	6

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Mats Sundin (F)	8	5	7	12
2.	Peter Forsberg (F)	8	2	6	8
3.	Daniel Alfredsson (F)	8	0	6	6
4.	Nicklas Lidström (D)	8	3	1	4
5.	Mattias Norström (D)	8	0	1	1

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Fredrik Modin (F)	4	4	8	2.00
2.	Mats Sundin (F)	8	5	12	1.50
3.	Calle Johansson (D)	4	1	6	1.50
4.	Tomas Holmström (F)	4	3	5	1.25
5.	Peter Forsberg (F)	8	2	8	1.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Fredrik Modin (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	4	4	8	2.00	2
2.	Mats Sundin (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	4	3	7	1.75	4
3.	Calle Johansson (D)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	5	6	1.50	8
4.	Daniel Alfredsson (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	0	6	6	1.50	2
5.	Tomas Holmström (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	3	2	5	1.25	8

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Fredrik Modin (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	4	4	8	2.00	2
2.	Mats Sundin (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	4	3	7	1.75	4
3.	Tomas Holmström (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	3	2	5	1.25	8
4.	Niklas Sundström (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	2	2	4	1.00	0
5.	Nicklas Bäckström (F)	2016-2017	WCup	4	2	2	4	1.00	2

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Daniel Alfredsson (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	0	6	6	1.50	2
2.	Calle Johansson (D)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	5	6	1.50	8
3.	Fredrik Modin (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	4	4	8	2.00	2
4.	Mats Sundin (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	1	4	5	1.25	0
5.	Peter Forsberg (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	4	5	1.25	6

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Sweden — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Calle Johansson (D)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	5	6	1.50	8
2.	Tomas Holmström (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	3	2	5	1.25	8
3.	Peter Forsberg (F)	1996-1997	WCup	4	1	4	5	1.25	6
4.	Anton Strålman (D)	2016-2017	WCup	4	1	1	2	0.50	6
5.	Samuel Påhlsson (F)	2004-2005	WCup	4	0	0	0	0.00	6

Player Nationalities Throughout History

63 players

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

2004 World Cup Lineup
Fredrik Modin - Mats Sundin - Daniel Alfredsson
Henrik Zetterberg - Peter Forsberg - Markus Näslund
Andreas Johansson - Jörgen Jönsson - Marcus Nilson
P.J. Axelsson - Samuel Påhlsson - Tomas Holmström

Nicklas Lidström - Kim Johnsson
Marcus Ragnarsson - Mattias Norström
Mattias Öhlund - Dick Tärnström/Daniel Tjärnqvist