Gustav Olofsson

Gustav Olofsson (born 1 December 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for the Coachella Valley Firebirds in the American Hockey League (AHL). He was selected in the second round, 46th overall, by the Minnesota Wild in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Olofsson has also previously played for the Montreal Canadiens and Seattle Kraken.

Gustav Olofsson
Olofsson at the 2016 AHL All-Star Game
Born	(1994-12-01) 1 December 1994 (age 30) Borås, Sweden
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg; 13 st 8 lb)
Position	Defense
Shoots	Left
AHL team Former teams	Coachella Valley Firebirds Minnesota Wild Montreal Canadiens Seattle Kraken
NHL draft	46th overall, 2013 Minnesota Wild
Playing career	2014–present

Playing career

On 24 March 2014, following one season of NCAA play with Colorado College, the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League (NHL) signed Olofsson to a three-year entry-level contract starting with the 2014–15 season,^[1] but was immediately assigned to begin his professional career with the Iowa Wild in the American Hockey League (AHL).^[2] Olofsson was called up to the NHL for the first time on November 19, 2015,^[3] where he subsequently made his debut that night in a 4–2 loss to the Boston Bruins.^[4]

In June 2017, Olofsson signed a two-year, $1.45 million contract with the Wild.^[5]

On October 3, 2018, Olofsson was traded to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for prospect William Bitten.^[6]

Oloffson spent three seasons within the Canadiens organization, before leaving as a free agent to sign a one-year, two-way contract with expansion club, the Seattle Kraken, on 25 August 2021.^[7]

After three seasons under contract with the Kraken, Olofsson was not re-signed to a NHL contract however continued within the organization in signing a two-year deal to continue his tenure with AHL affilaite, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, on July 15, 2025.^[8]

International play

Olofsson played with Sweden at the 2014 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships where he was his team's top scoring defenseman.^[9] He helped Sweden capture the Silver medal finishing with 5 points in 7 games.^[10]

Personal life

His younger brother, Fredrik, was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft and plays within the Colorado Avalanche organization after being traded from the Dallas Stars for future considerations.^[11]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2011–12	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL		3	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Green Bay Gamblers	USHL		63	2	21	23	59		4	0	0	0	0
2013–14	Colorado College	NCHC		30	4	4	8	20		—	—	—	—	—
2013–14	Iowa Wild	AHL		8	1	0	1	2		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Iowa Wild	AHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Iowa Wild	AHL		52	2	15	17	12		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Minnesota Wild	NHL		2	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Iowa Wild	AHL		59	6	18	24	32		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	Minnesota Wild	NHL		13	0	3	3	2		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Minnesota Wild	NHL		41	0	8	8	14		—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	Laval Rocket	AHL		2	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Laval Rocket	AHL		57	1	15	16	18		—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Montreal Canadiens	NHL		3	0	0	0	2		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Laval Rocket	AHL		24	1	11	12	11		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Charlotte Checkers	AHL		41	2	7	9	32		7	1	2	3	6
2022–23	Coachella Valley Firebirds	AHL		20	1	5	6	8		26	3	2	5	10
2022–23	Seattle Kraken	NHL		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Coachella Valley Firebirds	AHL		51	1	11	12	18		18	0	5	5	8
2023–24	Seattle Kraken	NHL		1	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Coachella Valley Firebirds	AHL		51	3	14	17	24		6	1	0	1	2
NHL totals				63	0	11	11	18		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014	Sweden	WJC			7	1	4	5	2
Junior totals					7	1	4	5	2

Awards and honours

Award	Year
USHL
All-Rookie Team	2012–13	[12]