Jimmie Ölvestad

Jimmie Glenn Ölvestad (born February 16, 1980) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 88th overall, by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.

Jimmie Ölvestad
Born	(1980-02-16) February 16, 1980 (age 45) Stockholm, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	194 lb (88 kg; 13 st 12 lb)
Position	Left wing
Shot	Left
Played for	Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL draft	88th overall, 1999 Tampa Bay Lightning
Playing career	1998–2013

Playing career

Ölvestad had played three seasons in Sweden for Djurgårdens IF before coming to the NHL in the 2001–02 season to play for the Lightning. After three seasons in North America, during which he appeared in 111 NHL games with the Lightning, Ölvestad returned to Djurgårdens IF during the 2004–05 NHL lockout. While the NHL resumed play in the 2005–06 season, Ölvestad decided to remain in Sweden. He made his 500th appearance for Djurgårdens IF against Modo Hockey 3 March 2012. On June 27, 2013, Ölvestad officially announced his retirement.

Personal life

He is the grandson of the former professional footballer Lennart "Nacka" Skoglund.^[1][2]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
1998–99	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		44	2	4	6	18		4	0	0	0	8
1999–00	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		50	6	3	9	34		—	—	—	—	—
2000–01	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		50	7	8	15	79		16	7	2	9	14
2001–02	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		74	3	11	14	24		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Tampa Bay Lightning	NHL		37	0	3	3	16		—	—	—	—	—
2002–03	Springfield Falcons	AHL		6	0	1	1	13		—	—	—	—	—
2003–04	Hamilton Bulldogs	AHL		76	7	14	21	56		4	2	0	2	4
2004–05	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		46	4	8	12	89		12	0	1	1	47
2005–06	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		50	10	9	19	90		—	—	—	—	—
2006–07	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		54	9	13	22	104		—	—	—	—	—
2007–08	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		37	3	4	7	111		5	3	0	3	6
2008–09	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		41	1	9	10	101		—	—	—	—	—
2009–10	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		48	17	14	31	54		16	6	5	11	10
2010–11	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		34	7	5	12	20		3	0	0	0	2
2011–12	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		48	13	11	24	83		—	—	—	—	—
2012–13	Djurgårdens IF Hockey	SEL		45	8	6	14	71		—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				111	3	14	17	40		—	—	—	—	—