Hampus Lindholm

Who is Hampus Lindholm?

Hampus Lindholm is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL. He began his ice hockey career with Jonstorps IF and has previously played with Rögle BK.

In the 2012 J18 World Championships he was voted one of the Swedish team's three most valuable players of the tournament. He also won the most valuable player award in the games against Finland and Switzerland.

Lindholm is a top prospect who was ranked fourth among European skaters by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau, and he was selected 6th overall in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Anaheim Ducks. He was considered by some to be a sleeper pick for the draft, with Rob Brodie comparing Lindholm to Erik Karlsson and Mika Zibanejad, tow other Swedish prospects who rose sharply in the draft.