Oliver Wahlstrom
Oliver Joakim Wahlstrom[1] (born June 13, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Islanders, 11th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
Oliver Wahlstrom | |||
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Born |
Yarmouth, Maine, U.S. | June 13, 2000||
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
Weight | 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb) | ||
Position | Right wing | ||
Shoots | Right | ||
NHL team | New York Islanders | ||
NHL Draft |
11th overall, 2018 New York Islanders | ||
Playing career | 2019–present |
Playing career
Wahlstrom played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons, where he served as an alternate captain for the Under-18 Team in his final season. He was first committed to play for the University of Maine,[2] then Harvard University for the 2018–19 season,[3] but later committed to Boston College.[4]
In the 2018–19 season, Wahlstrom scored 8 goals and 11 assists for 19 points as a freshman in 36 games. At the conclusion of the Eagles' season, Wahlstrom concluded his collegiate career by agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders on March 28, 2019.[5]
Wahlstrom made his NHL debut on October 14, 2019, against the St. Louis Blues.[6]
Personal life
Wahlstrom grew up in Cumberland, Maine.[7] He is a dual citizen of the United States and Sweden through his father Joakim.[8] His father played at the University of Maine before playing professionally in Sweden.[9]
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
2016–17 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 29 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2017–18 | U.S. National Development Team | USHL | 26 | 22 | 23 | 45 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Boston College | HE | 36 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2018–19 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | ||
2019–20 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers | AHL | 45 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
2019–20 | New York Islanders | NHL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |||||||
NHL totals | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Medal record | ||
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Representing | ||
Ice hockey | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2019 Canada | ||
World U18 Championships | ||
2017 Slovakia | ||
2018 Russia |
References
- "Oliver Wahlstrom - Men's Hockey". Boston College Athletics. Retrieved December 31, 2018.
- Cox, Jeff (January 9, 2014). "Seventh Grader Oliver Wahlstrom Commits to Maine". sbncollegehockey.com. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- Barboza, Scott (August 21, 2015). "Internet sensation Wahlstrom commits to Harvard". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- Cox, Jeff (May 26, 2018). "Oliver Wahlstrom commits to Boston College". hockeyjournal.com/. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- "Wahlstrom agrees to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract". New York Islanders. March 28, 2019. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- Kandrach, Sasha (October 14, 2019). "Wahlstrom Wows in NHL Debut". NHL.com. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
- "Oliver Wahlstrom goes from viral stardom to NHL top prospect". ProHockeyTalk. October 24, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- "Oliver Wahlstrom's Untapped Potential". The Hockey Writers. February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
- "Maine hockey phenom helps win world title, prepares for Harvard". Press Herald. April 27, 2017. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
External links
- Biographical information and career statistics from Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Kieffer Bellows |
New York Islanders first round pick 2018 |
Succeeded by Noah Dobson |