Noah Dower Nilsson Explained

Noah Dower Nilsson
Birth Date:2005 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Strömstad, Sweden
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:174
Position:Left wing
Shoots:Left
League:SHL
Team:Frölunda HC
Draft:73rd overall
Draft Year:2023
Draft Team:Detroit Red Wings
Career Start:2022

Noah Dower Nilsson (born 25 April 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey left wing for Frölunda HC of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He was selected 73rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Dower Nilsson appeared in 37 games for Frölunda HC in the J20 Nationell, where he recorded 26 goals and 28 assists and led the team in points and goals. He made his professional debut for Frölunda HC during the 2022–23 season where he appeared in three games.[1]

Dower Nilsson was drafted in the third round, 73rd overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[2]

International play

Dower Nilsson represented Sweden at the 2023 IIHF World U18 Championships, where he recorded two goals and four assists in seven games, and won a silver medal.[3]

Personal life

Noah's brother, Liam, is a professional ice hockey player and was selected 134th overall by the Red Wings in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Playoffs
SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAPtsPIMGPGAPtsPIM
2021–22J187 7 8 15 64 3 3 6 2
2021–22 Frölunda HC J2012 2 2 4 2
2022–23 Frölunda HC J183 3 36 45 1 5 6 20
2022–23 Frölunda HC J2037 26 28 54 102 0 2 2 0
Frölunda HC SHL3 0 0 0 0
2023–24 Frölunda HC J203 3 1 4 2
Frölunda HC SHL5 1 1 2 0
IF BjörklövenAllsv1 0 0 0 0
SHL totals8 1 1 2 0

International

YearTeamEventResultGPGAPtsPIM
2022SwedenHG185 1 3 4 2
2023SwedenU1872466
Junior totals1237108

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Noah Dower Nilsson – 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile . thehockeywriters.com . 27 April 2023 . 29 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Detroit Red Wings' NHL draft Day 2: Michigan State goalie Trey Augustine among 9 picks . . Helene . St. James . 29 June 2023 . 29 June 2023.
  3. Web site: Leonard gets golden goal for U.S. . IIHF.com . Lucas . Aykroyd . 30 April 2023 . 29 June 2023.
  4. Web site: NHL draft: Noah Dower-Nilsson joins brother in Red Wings prospect pipeline . . Ansar . Khan . 29 June 2023 . 29 June 2023.