Linus Högberg

Linus Högberg (born 4 September 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for Frölunda HC in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Linus Högberg
Born	(1998-09-04) 4 September 1998 (age 26) Stockholm, Sweden
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb; 13 st 1 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
SHL team Former teams	Frölunda HC Växjö Lakers Philadelphia Flyers Skellefteå AIK
NHL draft	139th overall, 2016 Philadelphia Flyers
Playing career	2015–present

Playing career

Högberg launched his professional hockey career during the 2015–16 season, making his debut with the Växjö Lakers in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).^[1] His promising play caught the attention of NHL scouts, and in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, he was selected in the fifth round, 139th overall, by the Philadelphia Flyers.^[2]

On May 31, 2020, Högberg took a significant step in his career by signing a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL.^[3]

In the 2022–23 season, Högberg stayed with the Phantoms in the AHL, unable to secure a call-up to the NHL. After playing just 19 games, the Flyers placed him on unconditional waivers on February 9, 2023, leading to a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.^[4] Shortly after returning to Sweden, Högberg signed with Skellefteå AIK of the SHL on February 11, 2023, for the rest of the season.^[5] He contributed 4 points in 11 regular season games and added another 4 points over 17 playoff games, helping Skellefteå reach the SHL finals.

Högberg parted ways with Skellefteå following the conclusion of the 2022–23 season, entering free agency during the offseason. Opting to continue his career in his native Sweden, he signed a two-year contract with Frölunda HC, one of the top clubs in the SHL, on May 10, 2023.^[6]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2013–14	Huddinge IK	J20		2	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2014–15	Växjö Lakers	J20		40	2	1	3	8		—	—	—	—	—
2015–16	Växjö Lakers	J20		39	7	18	25	14		2	0	0	0	0
2015–16	Växjö Lakers	SHL		2	0	0	0	0		1	0	0	0	0
2016–17	Växjö Lakers	SHL		35	0	4	4	6		—	—	—	—	—
2016–17	IF Björklöven	Allsv		3	0	0	0	0		—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	Växjö Lakers	SHL		42	2	4	6	6		13	0	3	3	0
2018–19	Växjö Lakers	SHL		52	2	8	10	8		7	0	1	1	2
2019–20	Växjö Lakers	SHL		50	5	9	14	12		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	HC Vita Hästen	Allsv		27	2	10	12	10		—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	AHL		26	2	6	8	2		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	AHL		58	0	8	8	14		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Philadelphia Flyers	NHL		5	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Lehigh Valley Phantoms	AHL		19	1	3	4	8		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Skellefteå AIK	SHL		11	0	4	4	2		17	2	2	4	4
2023–24	Frölunda HC	SHL		52	3	21	24	8		14	1	6	7	12
2024–25	Frölunda HC	SHL		44	3	14	17	8		12	1	3	4	2
SHL totals				288	15	64	79	50		64	4	15	19	20
NHL totals				5	0	2	2	2		—	—	—	—	—

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2018 United States

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2014	Sweden	U17			6	0	2	2	2
2018	Sweden	WJC			7	0	0	0	0
Junior totals					13	0	2	2	2

Awards and honours

Award	Year
SHL
Le Mat Trophy (Växjö Lakers)	2018	[7]