Viktor Stålberg

Viktor Stålberg (born January 17, 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, and Chicago Blackhawks, with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2013.

Playing career

Amateur

During the 2005–06 season, Stålberg played for Frölunda HC in the J20 SuperElit. He led the team in scoring with 33 goals and 31 assists in 48 games during the regular season and playoffs. After this season, Stålberg was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round (161st overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Stålberg joined the University of Vermont, hitting the ice for his freshman season in 2006–07. He was one of only two freshmen on the team who played in all 39 of the club's games that season. He finished the season with 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points. During the season, he was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week on November 13, 2006, as well as being named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll. At the end of the season, Stålberg was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team.