Jakob Silfverberg Swedish professional ice hockey player Date of Birth: 13.10.1990 Country: Sweden

1. Jakob Silfverberg: Early Days
2. NHL Journey Begins
3. Swedish Success
4. NHL Debut and Acquisition by Anaheim Ducks
5. International Appearances

Jakob Silfverberg: Early Days

Jakob Silfverberg, a Swedish professional hockey player, was born into a hockey family. Both his father, Jan-Erik, and his uncle, Conny, played for the Brynäs IF team. Following in their footsteps, Jakob began his hockey career with Brynäs.

NHL Journey Begins

On June 27, 2009, Silfverberg was selected 39th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. In 2011, he signed a three-year contract with the team. However, he opted to return to Sweden for the 2011-2012 season.

Swedish Success

During his time back in Sweden, Silfverberg had an extraordinary season. He was named Sweden's Elitserien's Most Valuable Player and Golden Puck Player of the Year. In the playoffs, he led his team to victory in the Swedish Championship, scoring 13 goals and tallying 7 assists. He set a new Swedish Elitserien playoff record for most goals by a single player and was awarded the Playoff MVP.

NHL Debut and Acquisition by Anaheim Ducks

Silfverberg returned to the Ottawa Senators following the playoffs and made his NHL debut on April 23, 2012. He scored his first NHL goal on January 21, 2013, against the Florida Panthers. On July 5, 2013, Silfverberg was traded to the Anaheim Ducks, along with Stefan Noesen and a first-round pick, in exchange for Bobby Ryan.

International Appearances

Silfverberg has represented Sweden on the international stage. He competed in the World Junior Championships in 2009-2010 and made his debut for the Swedish national team in the 2011 IIHF World Championships, earning a silver medal. He participated in the 2012 World Championships, scoring two goals in eight games. In 2014, he was part of the Swedish Olympic team and won a silver medal in Sochi, where they lost to Canada in the final.