Filip Forsberg is a Swedish professional ice hockey left-winger playing for the Nashville Predators in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Washington Capitals selected him in the 2012 NHL Entry Level Draft. However, he was traded to the Nashville Predators within a year in exchange for Martin Erat and Michael Latta. Forsberg started his hockey journey in his hometown, playing at the Swedish Hockey League with Leksands IF, a prominent club where he honed his skills and developed himself as a young player before transitioning to professional hockey.
During his rookie season with the Predators, he collected 26 goals and 37 assists, marking his exceptional performance with the nomination for the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie. In 2015, he became the youngest Predators to score a goal in the playoffs and scored a hat trick in the 2014-16 playoffs. Filip continued to shine during the 2015–16 season, scoring two natural hat-tricks in four days. Till now, he has scored nine hat tricks in his career and has participated in the NHL All-Star Game twice (in 2015 and 2024).
Who are Filip Forsberg's parents?
Filip Forsberg’s parents are Carina Dahlberg and Patrik Forsberg. Carina and Patrik have two sons - Filip and Fredrik Forsberg, who plays hockey in the HV71 organization. At birth, they named Filip Carl Filip Anton Forsberg but Filip is referred to by his second name "Filip.
Who is Filip Forsberg’s father?
Filip Forsberg's father is Patrick Forsberg. Patrick is a former Division 1 and Division 2 ice hockey player who played in Sweden and Norway from 1987-88 to 2001-02 as per EliteSports. Influenced by his father’s background in ice hockey, both Filip and his brother Fredrik Forsberg decided to pursue a career in the same sport.
Who is Filip Forsberg’s mother?
Carina Dahlberg is Filip Forsberg's mother. Not much information is known about her.
What is the nationality of Filip Forsberg’s parents?
Carina Dahlberg and Patrik Forsberg are natives of Sweden. They have Swedish citizenship and both their sons were born there.
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FAQ's On Filip Forsberg Parents
A. Filip Forsberg was born on August 13, 1994, at Östervåla, Sweden.
A.Filip Forsberg’s parents are Carina Dahlberg and Patrik Forsberg.
A. Yes, Filip Forsberg has a younger brother named Fredrik Forsberg, who currently plays hockey for HV71 organization in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
A. Filip Forsberg was selected by the Washington Capitals in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. However, he was traded to the Nashville Predators inside a year.
A. Filip Forsberg plays as a left-winger for the Nashville Predators.
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