Tommy Albelin is a former professional ice hockey player from Sweden who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for over 15 seasons. He was known for his defensive skills and his ability to play both as a defenseman and a forward.
Albelin began his professional career in Sweden, playing for the Färjestad BK team in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He played for the team for several seasons before being drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft.
Albelin made his NHL debut with the Penguins in the 1988-89 season and played for the team for two seasons before being traded to the Quebec Nordiques. He played for the Nordiques for one season before being traded again, this time to the New Jersey Devils.
It was with the Devils that Albelin had the most success in his NHL career. He played for the team for over 10 seasons and was a key member of the team's defense during their Stanley Cup championship runs in 1995 and 2000. Albelin was known for his steady play and his ability to shut down opposing teams' top players.
After leaving the Devils, Albelin played for several other NHL teams, including the Colorado Avalanche, the Calgary Flames, and the Atlanta Thrashers. He retired from professional hockey in 2006.
In addition to his NHL career, Albelin also represented Sweden in international competition. He played for the Swedish national team in several World Championships and was a member of the team that won the silver medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, France.
After retiring from playing, Albelin became a coach and worked as an assistant coach for several NHL teams, including the Devils, the Avalanche, and the San Jose Sharks. He is currently an assistant coach for the Buffalo Sabres.
Throughout his career, Albelin was known for his professionalism and his dedication to the game of hockey. He was a respected player and coach and is remembered as one of the best Swedish players to have played in the NHL.
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