Oliver Ekman-Larsson is a Swedish defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected sixth overall by the Arizona Coyotes in the 2009 NHL draft and played for the Coyotes from 2010 to 2021. He helped the Coyotes win its first playoff series in 2012. He set several franchise records for the team, including most goals and game-winning goals by a defenseman.
Ekman-Larsson, who was selected for the NHL All-Star Game twice in 2015 and 2018, was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in 2021. He signed a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers in 2023 and won the Stanley Cup in 2024. Ekman-Larsson penned a four-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs the same year. He played his 1,000th NHL game on November 13, 2024.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson Parents
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's parents are Patric Larsson and Annika Ekman-Larsson, as per The Athletic.
Who is Oliver Ekman-Larsson's mother?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's mother was Annika Ekman-Larsson. Annika battled cancer for 10 years and passed away in April 2017. Annika regularly attended Oliver's games in Sweden and visited Arizona each season to watch him play for the Coyotes, as per Arizona Sports.
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Who is Oliver Ekman-Larsson's father?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s father is Patric Larsson. Patric is a Swedish hockey executive. He has worked as the general manager of Karlskrona HK, a professional ice hockey team in Sweden. Patric visited Arizona in 2018 to spend time with Oliver and to see Oliver's life in the United States. Patric used hockey as a way to help his family cope after his wife's death, as per The Athletic.
What is the nationality of Oliver Ekman-Larsson's parents?
Oliver Ekman-Larsson's parents, Patric Larsson and Annika Ekman-Larsson, are both Swedish, as per The Athletic.
FAQs on Oliver Ekman-Larsson
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 33 years old, as of May 2025.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson was born on July 17, 1991.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is from Karlskrona, Sweden.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson is 6 feet 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall.
A. Oliver Ekman-Larsson weighs 210 pounds (95 kilograms).
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