William Karlsson

Lars William Karlsson, nicknamed "Wild Bill", is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward and alternate captain for the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League (NHL). Notably, he was selected as the 53rd overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Anaheim Ducks.

After getting selected in 2011, Karlsson signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Ducks but returned to the Swedish Hockey League for the 2013–14 season on loan. Moving forward, he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2015 and stayed there until the 2016-17 season.

Remarkably, he was selected by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 NHL Expansion Draft after which he quickly became a key player and eventually helped them claim their first ever Stanley Cup Championship in 2023 and was also awarded the Byng Memorial Trophy for his conduct throughout the season.

William Karlsson's Early Days

Born on January 8, 1993, in Sweden, William Karlsson began his hockey journey at Wings HC Arlanda, where he honed his skills in the J18 league before transitioning to VIK Västerås HK.

During his time with Västerås, William excelled in various youth leagues showcasing potential and versatility. His progress continued and in 2012, he joined HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League from where he was selected by the Anaheim Ducks of the NHL.

William Karlsson’s Personal Life

William Karlsson often shares details of his personal life through his social media and is actively engrossed in charity work off-screen.

William Karlsson’s Family Background

Unfortunately, much information about William Karlsson's family is not known. However, he has a father named Lars Karlsson and beyond that nothing is known about him.

William Karlsson’s Wife

William Karlsson is married to Wmily Ferguson, a former TV personality who is known for her appearances in "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise."

The wife of Karlsson has now transitioned into other ventures like sharing her fashion, style, and beauty tips on Instagram where she has 400K plus followers.

Born and raised in Nevada, Emily has a twin sister Haley who also appeared in the TV show alongside Emily.

William Karlsson’s Kids

William Karlsson and Emily Ferguson have a son named Beckham William, who was born on May 12, 2023. He is just about a year old as of this (July 1, 2024).

William Karlsson’s Social Media

William Karlsson is active on Instagram with the username @larswilliamkarlsson, where he has 103K followers. He often keeps posting pictures of his games and of his family which also includes his wife and their little son Bechkham.

William Karlsson's Career Stats

William Karlsson’s NHL career stats are given below, which showcase how good of a player he is:

NHL Playoffs Statistics

William Karlsson’s Contracts

William Karlsson has signed four contracts till date in his career, this includes his entry-level, three-year contract with the Anaheim Ducks was worth $2,775,000 with a cap hit of $830,833. Following this, he signed a two year contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets for $2,000,000 with a cap hit of $1,000,000. Moving forward, Karlsson signed with the Vegas Golden Knights for a duration of one-year.

His last and present contract is worth $47,200,000 with a cap hit of $5,900,000 and will see him in action gameday, solidifying his price tag.

William Karlsson’s Achievements

William Karlsson has received several notable accolades across his storied career. This includes the prestigious Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, and the Viking Award. He also won the Stanley Cup Championship in 2023 with the Vegas Golden Knights.

In addition to these honors, William has shown his abilities on the international stage too. This includes earning a silver medal at the U18 World Junior in 2011, followed by a gold medal at the World Junior Championship in 2012 and another silver in 2013. Lastly, in 2017, Karlsson secured a coveted gold medal at the World Championship, solidifying his place on the international stage.

William Karlsson’s House

In July 2019, William Karlsson purchased a house for $3.7 million in the gated Ridges community of Summerlin. Furthermore, the living area of the house is built approximately on a 0.41-acre lot. The house also features a pool and spa, offering serene city views.

William Karlsson’s Cars

William Karlsson ’s purchased a Volvo XC90 T8 car in 2017 from Byers Volvo in Ohio.