Son of former NHL centre Mats Lindgren, the younger Mats Lindgren was born in British Columbia while his father was playing for the Vancouver Canucks. Perhaps having a parent who was an NHL forward is what inspired him to try to bring as much offence as he possibly can from a defensive position.
Birthplace: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Date of birth: August 26, 2004
Shoots: Left
Position: Defence
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 176 lbs.
Team: Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
Playing minor hockey in Burnaby, Lindgren was selected seventh overall by the Kamloops Blazers in the WHL Bantam Draft.