Joakim Lindstrom is a former professional ice hockey player from Sweden who played as a forward. He began his career in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) with Skellefteå AIK in 2002. He played for the team for four seasons, during which he scored 44 goals and 47 assists in 166 games.
In 2006, Lindstrom was drafted by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the second round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut with the team in the 2007-08 season, playing in 25 games and scoring two goals and four assists. He also played for the Syracuse Crunch, the Blue Jackets' AHL affiliate, during the season, scoring 22 goals and 28 assists in 54 games.
Lindstrom was traded to the Phoenix Coyotes in 2008, but he only played in two games for the team before being traded again to the Anaheim Ducks. He played in 17 games for the Ducks, scoring one goal and two assists.
In 2009, Lindstrom returned to Sweden to play for Skellefteå AIK. He played for the team for two seasons, during which he scored 38 goals and 50 assists in 97 games. He also helped the team win the SHL championship in 2013.
Lindstrom returned to North America in 2013, signing with the Colorado Avalanche. He played in 12 games for the team, scoring one goal and two assists. He also played for the Lake Erie Monsters, the Avalanche's AHL affiliate, during the season, scoring 27 goals and 34 assists in 65 games.
In 2014, Lindstrom signed with the St. Louis Blues. He played in 34 games for the team, scoring six goals and six assists. He also played for the Chicago Wolves, the Blues' AHL affiliate, during the season, scoring 22 goals and 36 assists in 63 games.
Lindstrom returned to Sweden in 2015, signing with Skellefteå AIK once again. He played for the team for two seasons, during which he scored 28 goals and 47 assists in 91 games. He helped the team win the SHL championship in 2018.
Overall, Lindstrom had a successful career in both North America and Sweden. He scored a total of 11 goals and 18 assists in 78 NHL games, and he scored a total of 110 goals and 162 assists in 402 SHL games. He also won two SHL championships and was named to the SHL All-Star team in 2013.
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