Victor Brattström (born 22 March 1997) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player currently playing for HV71 of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was drafted 160th overall by the Red Wings in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.[1]

Victor Brattström
Born (1997-03-22) 22 March 1997 (age 27)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight 200 lb (91 kg; 14 st 4 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
SHL team
Former teams
HV71
Timrå IK
KooKoo
NHL draft 160th overall, 2018
Detroit Red Wings
Playing career 2018–present

Playing career

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During the 2017–18 season, Brattström appeared in 15 games for Timrå IK of the HockeyAllsvenskan, where he posted a 10–5 record, with three shutouts, a 1.93 goals against average (GAA) and .918 save percentage.[1] Timrå IK was promoted to the Swedish Hockey League for the 2018–19 season.[2]

On 20 April 2018, Brattström signed a one-year contract with Timrå IK.[3] On 22 September 2018, Brattström made his professional debut for Timrå IK, where he allowed three goals on 33 shots in a 2–3 overtime loss to Skellefteå AIK.[4]

As Timrå IK were relegated to the Allsvenskan following a single season in the SHL, Brattström emerged as the club's starting goaltender for the 2019–20 season, appearing in 45 of 52 regular season games. He collected 33 wins, finishing second among league goaltenders with 2.13 goals against average and sixth with a .914 save percentage.

With Timrå IK resigned to continue in the Allsvenskan due to COVID-19, Brattström left to sign a one-year contract with Finnish top flight club, KooKoo of the Liiga on 23 March 2020.[5] On 29 March 2020, Brattström was also signed to a two-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the Detroit Red Wings.[6]

At the conclusion of his contract with the Red Wings and as a pending restricted free agent, Brattström opted to return to Sweden in signing a one-year contract with HV71 of the SHL on 13 June 2023.[7]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OTL MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2015–16 Frölunda HC J20 27 2.26 .918 3 2.93 .883
2016–17 Timrå IK J20 31 2.29 .935 4 2.03 .929
2017–18 Timrå IK J20 2 2.40 .921
2017–18 Timrå IK Allsv 15 10 5 0 901 29 3 1.93 .918
2018–19 Timrå IK SHL 23 5 14 0 1131 53 0 2.81 .897
2019–20 Timrå IK Allsv 45 33 12 0 2707 96 3 2.13 .914
2020–21 KooKoo Liiga 38 18 12 7 2213 81 1 2.20 .903 1 0 1 60 4 0 4.00 .780
2021–22 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 32 11 16 3 1808 100 1 3.32 .894
2021–22 Toledo Walleye ECHL 3 2 1 0 183 13 0 4.25 .829
2022–23 Grand Rapids Griffins AHL 18 4 8 3 988 61 0 3.71 .885
2022–23 Toledo Walleye ECHL 1 0 0 1 67 3 0 2.70 .893
SHL totals 23 5 14 0 1131 53 0 2.81 .897
Liiga totals 38 18 12 7 2213 81 1 2.20 .903 1 0 1 60 4 0 4.00 .780

References

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  1. ^ a b Khan, Ansar (23 June 2018). "NHL Draft: Red Wings select big goalie, small center in late rounds". MLive.com. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Timrå är tillbaka i SHL". timraik.se (in Swedish). 6 April 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Victor Brattström förlänger med Timrå IK". timraik.se (in Swedish). 20 April 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  4. ^ "En poäng hem till Timrå trots ett tvåmålsövertag". timraik.se (in Swedish). 22 September 2018. Retrieved 12 November 2018.
  5. ^ "Brattstrom signs with KooKoo" (in Finnish). KooKoo. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Detroit signs Goaltender Victor Brattstrom". Detroit Red Wings. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Victor Brattström to strengthen goalkeeping ranks" (in Swedish). HV71. 13 June 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2023.
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