This year the Rangers drafted just two Europeans. The first of those was 18-year old center Oliver Tärnström who plays for AIK. If the name Tärnström rings a bell with fans, it’s because his dad Dick Tärnström played in the NHL for years. Drafted by the Islanders, Dick played parts of 5 seasons for the Islanders, Penguins, Oilers and Blue Jackets.
Oliver Tarnstrom early years in Sweden
As a young boy, Oliver lived in Sweden during the summer. When the heat gave with to cooler temperatures and hockey season started he was in North America with his parents.