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2022 NHL Draft prospect profile: Mats Lindgren, offensive defenceman

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.