Karl-Gustav Fredrik Olausson (born October 5, 1966) is a

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former

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player from

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who is currently assistant coach for

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in Elitserien. He had previously played 17 seasons in the NHL and another 6 in Sweden. He was a member of the 2002 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings.

Career

Olausson is a retired defenseman who played with certainty and calmness, and was known for a good feel for the game. He represented Sweden for the first time on February 9, 1986, against the

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in Stockholm. He has won the Stanley Cup with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002, and played in the Stanley Cup finals in 2003 with

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. Olausson was drafted in the

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, with the 81st overall selection. During his career in

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he has played for Winnipeg Jets,

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, and Detroit Red Wings. During Elitserien playoffs in 2006, Olausson suffered a knee injury (torn ligament) in the third quarterfinal game with HV71 against

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. He was able to continue play, although sparingly, in the playoffs using a specially designed knee protection. After the season, Olausson moved back to Karlstad and in July 2006 he signed a one-year-contract with Färjestads BK, the same club that he played with between 1984 and 1986, before signing with the Jets. Unfortunately, it was reported on February 27, 2007, that Olausson would have to retire due to serious illness (primary sclerosing cholangitis). In December 2006, he reportedly underwent two surgeries and received a liver transplant in the summer of 2007. He was named assistant coach of

of the Swedish Elite League for the 2009–10 season.

Awards

* Silver medal with Team Sweden at the

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. * Winner of the Swedish National Championship with Färjestads BK in 1986 and

in 2004. * Named to the Swedish World All-Star Team in 1986. * Named Elitserien Rookie of the Year in 1986. *

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, 5th place, in 2002. * Stanley Cup winner with Detroit Red Wings in 2002.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

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Olausson reportedly to retire because of liver ailment
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