Magnus Karl Olof Arvedson (born 25 November 1971) is a

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former

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left winger who played 7 seasons in the

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for the

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and

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. He also competed in the men's tournament at the

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. He is currently the head coach of Bofors IK in the Swedish

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Playing career

A late bloomer, Arvedson didn't become a regular in the Swedish Elite League until 1994 at the age of 23. However, over the next few seasons he became a top performer with Färjestads BK, and was selected to represent Sweden at the 1997

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. Following a strong performance there in helping his team to a silver medal, Arvedson was selected 119th overall in the

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by the

. Arvedson stepped straight into Ottawa's lineup in the 1997–98 season, establishing himself as a top-notch defensive forward and finishing the year with 26 points. In 1998–99, he would have the strongest year of his career - promoted to a scoring line, he finished the season with 21 goals and 47 points. He also finished as runner up to

Jere Lehtinen Jere Kalervo Lehtinen (born June 24, 1973) is a Finland, Finnish former professional ice hockey forward (ice hockey), forward. A winger (ice hockey), right winger, he was drafted in the third round, 88th overall, in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft by the ...

in voting for the

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as the NHL's top defensive forward, losing a close vote (Lehtinen had 23 1st-place votes to Arvedson's 19). Arvedson continued his strong play over the next two seasons, although he would be hobbled by the injury bug, missing over 30 games both years. However, when healthy his offensive numbers continued to improve, as he recorded 32 goals and 61 points in just 98 games between 1999 and 2001. However, his production (or lack thereof) in the playoffs was starting to become an issue. In 22 career playoff games, he had yet to score a goal and had added a meagre two assists, and took a large portion of the blame for the playoff woes of the Senators, who had been knocked out in the first round three years in a row after excellent regular seasons. Healthy again in 2001–02, Arvedson registered 12 goals and 39 points, and finished top-10 in Selke voting. He did manage his first two playoff goals, although he was again criticized for his performance as Ottawa was knocked out in the second round by the

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. In 2002–03, he recorded 16 goals and 37 points, but added just a single playoff goal in 18 games as the Senators were knocked out in the conference finals. Looking to move in a different direction, Ottawa showed limited interest in re-signing Arvedson when he became an unrestricted free agent, and he signed with the

for the 2003–04 season. After a slow start, Arvedson caught fire when placed mid-season on a line with Daniel and

Henrik Sedin Henrik Lars Sedin (born 26 September 1980) is a Swedish ice hockey executive and former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire 17-season National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Vancouver Canucks from 2000 to 2018. He additional ...

. However, while in the middle of the best goal-scoring streak of his career, six goals in five games, he took a knee-on-knee hit from

Bryan Marchment Bryan William Marchment (May 1, 1969 – July 6, 2022) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman. He played in the National Hockey League for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, Hartford Whalers, Edmonton Oilers, Tampa Bay Lightning, San Jose Sha ...

of the

, ending his season and ultimately his NHL career. In the summer of 2004, with the 2004 NHL work stoppage impending, he signed with his old club Färjestads BK, for the upcoming year. However, during a pre-season game he injured his back which forced him to retire. In 434 career NHL games, Arvedson recorded 100 goals and 125 assists for 225 points, along with 241 penalty minutes. He also added 3 goals and 8 assists for 11 points in 52 playoff games.

Coaching career

On 30 March 2007 he became the new head coach of the Swedish Elitserien club

Mora IK Mora IK (or Mora Ishockeyklubb) is a Swedish professional ice hockey club from Mora in northern Dalarna. After failing the 2019 SHL qualifiers, Mora has been relegated for play in the second-tier league, HockeyAllsvenskan. Mora has previously ...

. After Mora IK had played Kvalserien 2008 and lost its Elitserien status, Arvedson became the new head coach of the Swedish

club Bofors IK on 9 April 2008. He was replaced midseason after his team was at the bottom of the standings. He coached Sweden's Division-2 team, Forshaga IF for the 2011-12 season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Arvedson, Magnus 1971 births Färjestad BK players Living people Ottawa Senators draft picks Ottawa Senators players Sportspeople from Karlstad Swedish expatriate ice hockey players in Canada Swedish ice hockey left wingers Vancouver Canucks players Olympic ice hockey players of Sweden Ice hockey players at the 2002 Winter Olympics