Steffen Søberg Explained

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.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=48124 - Vålerenga
  2. http://www.hockey.no/t2.asp?p=70032&x=1&a=229822 Norges Ishockeyforbund
  3. http://www.chl.ca/draft/chl CHL Network