Nicklas Jensen
Danish ice hockey player (born 1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Nicklas Jensen (born 6 March 1993) is a Danish ice hockey winger. He is currently playing for SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers of the National League (NL).
Nicklas Jensen | |||
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Born |
(1993-03-06) 6 March 1993 (age 31) Herning, Denmark | ||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
Weight | 186 lb (84 kg; 13 st 4 lb) | ||
Position | Right Wing | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NL team Former teams |
SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers Herning IK AIK IF Vancouver Canucks New York Rangers Jokerit | ||
National team | Denmark | ||
NHL draft |
29th overall, 2011 Vancouver Canucks | ||
Playing career | 2009–present |
After beginning his career with Danish team Herning Blue Fox at the junior and men's level, Jensen moved to North America in 2010 to play with the Oshawa Generals. Named to the OHL All-Rookie Team following his first year with the club, he was ranked 21st among North American skaters eligible for the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, where he was selected by the Vancouver Canucks 29th overall. Jensen spent most of the 2012–13 season with AIK of the Swedish Elitserien before returning to North America and playing for Chicago, the AHL affiliate of the Canucks. Jensen made his NHL debut with Vancouver in 2013 and appeared in 24 games for the Canucks over three seasons, spending most of his time with the team's AHL affiliates, the Chicago Wolves and Utica Comets, before being traded to the New York Rangers in 2016.
Jensen played for the Danish national junior team at two IIHF World U18 Championships at the Division I level and won Best Forward in 2010. He also played in two IIHF World Junior Championships and helped Denmark win their group at the 2011 Division I tournament. Jensen has also played for the Danish senior team at three World Championships.