Attracted to Ohio State because of the level of hockey, coaches, facilities and school spirit … started playing hockey when he was 3; the game runs in his family … spent time working at a cafe in downtown Stockholm and at hockey camps … favorite hockey players are Duncan Keith and Niklas Kronwall … played with Buckeye junior David Gust in Fargo … says best things about hockey are being with the boys and the adrenaline when playing … Pick one: Movie – Gladiator; Television shows – Walking Dead and Arrow; Musicians – Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake … Professional team – Manchester City; Homecooked meal – Swedish meatballs with cream sauce; Celebrity – David Beckham; Snack food – honey roasted peanuts; Ice cream flavor – cookies and cream; Sports other than hockey – soccer and football; Vacation spot – Thailand; Rink – Hovet in Stockholm.
2014-15 (Freshman Season): Played in 17 games and had two goals and an assist for three points … skated as a forward in seven games … scored on the power play at Minnesota Feb. 7 and was +1 vs. the Gophers in game one Feb. 6 … assist vs. Michigan Jan. 16 … scored first career goal, marking first point as a Buckeye, Nov. 29 at Notre Dame; +1 in the contest … four blocked shots at Miami Oct. 18 … +1 at Michigan Dec. 5 and vs. Providence Oct. 10 in first collegiate game.
Prior to Ohio State: Began playing in the United States Hockey League in 2012-13 … spent 2013-14 with the Chicago Steel, skating in 40 games and posting 19 points, with six goals and 13 assists … USHL career started with the Fargo Force, playing in 26 games, with five assists and six points, before joining the Sioux Falls Stampede … skated in 34 games with the Stampede, recording five goals and 11 assists for 16 points, along with a +15 rating … won junior Swedish championship … played with Djurgården program in Sweden for two years before moving to the USHL.
Off the Ice: Son of Michael and Helena … has a sister, Ellen … family has three dogs and two cats … international studies major … also enjoys golf.
