Steffen Søberg | |
Birth Date: | 6 August 1993 |
Birth Place: | Oslo, Norway |
Height Ft: | 5 |
Height In: | 10 |
Weight Lb: | 172 |
Position: | Goaltender |
Catches: | Left |
Played For: | Manglerud Star Vålerenga |
Ntl Team: | Norway |
Draft: | 117th overall |
Draft Year: | 2011 |
Career Start: | 2011 |
Career End: | 2022 |
Steffen Kent Søberg (born August 6, 1993) is a Norwegian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the GET-ligaen for Vålerenga.[1] He was selected by Washington Capitals in the 4th round (117th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first Norwegian goalie to ever get drafted by an NHL-team.[2] Later that year he was selected 6th overall by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2011 CHL Import Draft.[3]
Internationally he has played for the Norwegian national team in several World Championships, and was named to the roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics, though he did not play.