Robert Hägg | |||
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Robert Hägg 2013, Modo vs. Örebro
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Born |
Uppsala, Sweden |
8 February 1995 ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
Weight | 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb) | ||
Position | Defence | ||
Shoots | Left | ||
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams |
Philadelphia Flyers Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) Modo Hockey |
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NHL Draft | 41st overall, 2013 Philadelphia Flyers |
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Playing career | 2012–present |
Medal record | ||
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Ice hockey | ||
Representing Sweden | ||
World Junior Championships | ||
2013 Ufa | ||
2014 Malmö |
Robert Hägg (born 8 February 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player, currently playing with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2nd round (41st overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
On March 21, 2014, the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Hägg to a three-year entry-level contract.
Robert Hägg started his hockey career at age 13 playing for Gimo IF in Gimo, Uppland. In his second season, at age 14, Hägg recorded 16 points in 32 games played for Gimo. In the 2010-11 Season, now on MODO U16, Hägg had a breakout year leading the U16 SM league in assists and points by a defenseman. Additionally, he won the U16 SM defenseman of the year award.