Oskar_Steen

Oskar Steen

Oskar Steen

Swedish professional ice hockey forward (born 1998)


Oskar Steen (born 9 March 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward. He is currently playing with the Providence Bruins in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Boston Bruins organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). Steen was drafted by the Bruins in the sixth round, 165th overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He previously played for the Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).

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Playing career

Steen made his Swedish Hockey League debut with Färjestad BK during the 2015–16 SHL season. He was selected by the Bruins in the sixth round (165th overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1] On May 3, 2019, it was announced that the Bruins had signed Steen to a three-year entry-level contract.[2]

On 10 September 2020, with the North American season to be delayed, Steen was loaned by the Bruins to join Swedish Allsvenskan club, IF Björklöven, to begin the 2020–21 season until the commencement of the Bruins training camp.[3]

On 24 October 2021, Steen registered his first NHL point with an assist on a Jake DeBrusk goal in a 4–3 victory versus the San Jose Sharks. On 4 January 2022, Steen scored his first NHL goal in a 5–3 victory versus the New Jersey Devils.[4]

International play

Steen has won a medal at every junior level. He first represented Sweden at the 2015 World U-17 Hockey Challenge winning the bronze medal. He made his IIHF World U20 Championship debut in 2018 winning the silver medal after losing to Canada in the final.

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References

  1. "Bruins pick Oskar Steen 165th overall" (Press release). Stanley Cup Of Chowder. 25 June 2016.
  2. "Bruins Sign Oskar Steen To 3-Year Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. National Hockey League. 3 May 2019.
  3. "Steen ready" (in Swedish). IF Björklöven. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  4. "New Jersey Devils - Boston Bruins - January 4, 2022". National Hockey League. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.

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