Alexander Edler
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| Position | Defence |
| Shoots | Left |
| Height Weight |
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) |
| NHL Team | Vancouver Canucks |
| Nationality |  Sweden |
| Born | April 21, 1986, Östersund, SWE |
| NHL Draft | 91st overall, 2004 Vancouver Canucks |
| Pro Career | 2006 – present |
Alexander Edler (born April 21, 1986) is a Swedish defenceman for Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League. He was born in Östersund, Sweden.
He was recalled on November 3, 2006 after veteran defenceman Sami Salo suffered a first-degree sprain November 2, 2006 versus the Minnesota Wild. [1] He made his NHL debut November 4, 2006 versus the Colorado Avalanche; he logged 13:16 and was on the ice during the late stages of the third period, all while receiving numerous compliments from the CBC broadcast crew covering the game.
[edit] Transactions
- June 26, 2004 - Drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 3rd round, 91st overall. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Canucks.com, Salo suffers a knee injury
- ^ Forecaster.ca, Bio
