Oscar Klefbom

Who is Oscar Klefbom?

Oscar Klefbom is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League. He was selected 19th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Edmonton Oilers. Whilst playing professionally in the Swedish Hockey League, he was signed by the Oilers to a three-year deal on June 12, 2012.

During the 2013–14 season, his first in North America, Klefbom was recalled from AHL affiliate the Oklahoma City Barons to the Edmonton Oilers and made his NHL debut, recording an assist, in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild on March 11, 2014. On March 28, 2014, Klefbom scored his first NHL goal against Anaheim Ducks goaltender Jonas Hiller in a 4-3 overtime victory.