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His younger brother, [[Fredrik Olofsson|Fredrik]], was drafted by the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] in the [[2014 NHL Entry Draft]] and |
His younger brother, [[Fredrik Olofsson|Fredrik]], was drafted by the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] in the [[2014 NHL Entry Draft]] and within the [[Colorado Avalanche]] organization after being traded from the [[Dallas Stars]] for future considerations.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fredrik Olofsson|url=http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=195218|website=eliteprospects.com|accessdate=14 April 2018}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 01:10, 9 October 2025
Swedish ice hockey player (born 1994)
Ice hockey player
Gustav Olofsson (born 1 December 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the second round, 46th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Olofsson has also previously played for the Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Kraken.
On 24 March 2014, following one season of NCAA play with Colorado College, the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Olofsson to a three-year entry-level contract starting with the 2014–15 season,[1] but was immediately assigned to begin his professional career with the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL).[2] Olofsson was called up to the NHL for the first time on November 19, 2015,[3] where he subsequently made his debut that night in a 4–2 loss to the Boston Bruins.[4]
In June 2017, Olofsson signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract with the Wild.[5]
On October 3, 2018, Olofsson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for prospect William Bitten.[6]
Oloffson spent three seasons within the Canadiens organization, before leaving as a free agent to sign a one-year, two-way contract with expansion club, the Seattle Kraken, on 25 August 2021.[7]
After three seasons under contract with the Kraken, Olofsson was not re-signed to a NHL contract however continued within the organization in signing a two-year deal to continue his tenure with AHL affilaite, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, on July 15, 2025.[8]
Olofsson played with Sweden at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he was his team’s top scoring defenseman.[9] He helped Sweden capture the Silver medal finishing with 5 points in 7 games.[10]
His younger brother, Fredrik, was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and played within the Colorado Avalanche organization after being traded from the Dallas Stars for future considerations. [11]. He now plays for Rogle BK Angelholm of the Swehl
Regular season and playoffs
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| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sweden | WJC | 
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7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | |
| Junior totals | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | ||||
- ^ “CC freshman defenseman Gustav Olofsson signs with Minnesota Wild”. The Gazette. March 24, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ “Wild Inks Olofsson To Entry-Level Deal”. Minnesota Wild. March 24, 2014. Retrieved March 24, 2014.
- ^ “MINNESOTA WILD RECALLS GUSTAV OLOFSSON FROM IOWA”. iowawild.com. November 19, 2015. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ Sporer, Evan (November 19, 2015). “Five Takeaways From Wild At Bruins”. NHL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ “MINNESOTA AGREES TO TERMS WITH GUSTAV OLOFSSON”. iowawild.com. June 26, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ “Canadiens acquire defenseman Gustav Olofsson”. NHL.com. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
- ^ “Kraken sign defenseman Gustav Olofsson”. Seattle Kraken. August 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2021.
- ^ “Firebirds sign defenseman Gustav Olofsson to two-year AHL contract”. Coachella Valley Firebirds. July 15, 2025. Retrieved July 15, 2025.
- ^ “Gustav Olofsson: Preparing for the big show”. Hockey Wilderness. February 9, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
- ^ “Finland downs Sweden; Olofsson coming home with world juniors silver medal”. The Gazette. January 5, 2014. Archived from the original on March 25, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2014.
- ^ “Fredrik Olofsson”. eliteprospects.com. Retrieved April 14, 2018.
- ^ “Schmaltz and Olofsson named to 2012-13 USHL All-Rookie Team”. Green Bay Gamblers. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 1, 2013.[permanent dead link]
