Emil Axelsson
| Emil Axelsson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
19 March 1986 Örebro, Sweden, SWE | ||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||
| Weight | 207 lb (94 kg; 14 st 11 lb) | ||
| Position | Defenseman | ||
| Shoots | Left | ||
| NHL team (P) Cur. team |
New York Islanders Örebro HK (Allsvenskan) | ||
| NHL Draft |
210th overall (7th round), 2004 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 2004–present | ||
Emil Axelsson (born 19 March 1986) is a Swedish ice hockey defenseman, who currently plays for Örebro HK in the second highest league in Sweden. In the 2004 NHL Draft, he was picked in the 7th round by the New York Islanders. He was drafted by former Islanders' general manager Mike Milbury. He is a defense-minded and physical player and spends a lot of time in the penalty box. He spent 240 minutes in the box in just 152 career games through the 2006–07 season.
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