Mattias Modig (born 1 April 1987) is a

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former professional

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. He played in the

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(SHL) with Luleå HF and Växjö Lakers.

Playing career

Modig began his professional career in the Swedish

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(SEL) with Luleå HF during the 2005–06 season. He appeared with Luleå in five seasons through 2010, playing in 126 games. He was drafted by the

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in the

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, 121st overall in the fourth round. In 2010, the Ducks traded Modig's rights to the

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in exchange for a sixth round draft pick in the 2010 draft. The Penguins then agreed to terms with Mattias Modig to a two-year entry level contract. Modig spent the 2010–11 season with the Penguins'

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affiliate

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. However, after only playing nine games, Modig received an injury to his knee, effectively ending the season. He was slated to play for the Penguins'

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(AHL) affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the 2011–12 season, but the knee injury he had received in the 2010–11 season carried over to the entire 2011–12 season. On 14 June 2012, Modig signed a two-year contract with the Växjö Lakers of the SEL. In October 2014, Modig was loaned out to the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL, only to return a week later for the rest of the 2014–15 season.

International play

Modig has played for Sweden's national U18 team in the

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, played five games for Sweden's U20 team between 2005–07, as well as three games for Sweden's national senior team.

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* 1987 births Living people Anaheim Ducks draft picks BIK Karlskoga players Karlskrona HK players Luleå HF players Nottingham Panthers players Wheeling Nailers players Swedish ice hockey goaltenders Växjö Lakers players Sportspeople from Luleå {{Sweden-icehockey-goaltender-stub