Patric Hornqvist is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on January 1, 1987, in Sollentuna, Sweden, and began playing hockey at a young age.
Hornqvist started his professional career in Sweden, playing for the Djurgårdens IF team in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He played for the team from 2005 to 2008, during which time he scored 49 points in 121 games.
In 2008, Hornqvist was drafted by the Nashville Predators in the seventh round of the NHL Entry Draft. He made his NHL debut in the 2008-2009 season and played for the Predators until 2014. During his time with the Predators, Hornqvist established himself as a reliable scorer and a physical player. He scored 106 goals and 110 assists in 363 games for the team.
In 2014, Hornqvist was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he played for the next six seasons. He quickly became a fan favorite in Pittsburgh, known for his gritty play and his ability to score clutch goals. He played a key role in the Penguins' back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2016 and 2017, scoring the game-winning goal in the deciding game of the 2017 finals.
Hornqvist was traded to the Florida Panthers in September 2020, where he played for one season before being traded to the Anaheim Ducks in July 2021. He played for the Ducks for one season before announcing his retirement from professional hockey in May 2022.
Throughout his career, Hornqvist was known for his physical play, his ability to score goals in front of the net, and his leadership on and off the ice. He was a two-time NHL All-Star and won two Stanley Cup championships with the Penguins. He also represented Sweden in international competition, winning a silver medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the 2018 IIHF World Championships.
Overall, Patric Hornqvist had a successful career in professional hockey, playing for four different teams and establishing himself as a reliable scorer and a physical presence on the ice. He will be remembered as a key player on two championship teams and a leader in the locker room.
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