Rickard Rakell is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger, playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the National Hockey League as of 2025. Born on May 5, 1993, in Sollentuna, Sweden, Rakell began his hockey journey in Sweden before moving to North America, where he was drafted by the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and later selected 30th overall by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
After developing his game in junior hockey, Rakell made his NHL debut with the Ducks in 2013 and became an integral part of the team over nine seasons. He played a key role in Anaheim’s playoff runs with his multiple 30-goal seasons. In 2022, he was traded to the Penguins. Internationally, Rakell has represented Sweden at both junior and senior levels, winning gold at the 2018 IIHF World Championship.
Rickard Rakell wife
Emmeli Rakell is the wife of NHL player Rickard Rakell. She is a Swedish native, living in the United States with limited English skills. She has shared her experiences on the Breaking the Ice podcast, discussing everything from cultural differences between Europe and the U.S. to the unique challenges of being a hockey spouse.
One major life shift for Emmeli was having a baby in the U.S. as a Swedish citizen. She has opened up about how motherhood changed her perspective on the hockey lifestyle and how she adjusted to the new country. She shares a close friendship with fellow Swedish players, including Marcus Pettersson’s wife, Beatrice, and Sebastian Aho’s wife, Sandra as per NHL.com. Aho also moved to Pittsburgh and both Rickard and Emmeli have helped his family settle in, helping with housing, cars, and preschools.
Rickard Rakell kids
Rickard Rakell and his wife Emmeli welcomed their first child, a baby girl on June 18, 2022. On November 17, 2024, the Rakell family announced the news of their second baby, coming in April 2025. They shared a post with the caption:
”We are so excited to announce that Daisy is going to be a big sister! Baby Rakell #2 coming this April.”
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