Victor Östman

Victor Östman (born 3 October 2000) is a Swedish professional ice hockey goaltender for the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League (NHL). He had a four-year tenure with the Maine Black Bears ice hockey team of Hockey East before signing with the Kraken.

Victor Östman
Born	(2000-08-03) 3 August 2000 (age 25) Danderyd, Sweden
Height	6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight	205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Position	Goaltender
Catches	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team Former teams	Seattle Kraken Coachella Valley Firebirds (AHL) HV71
NHL draft	Undrafted
Playing career	2024–present

Playing career

Östman played hockey in Sweden with HV71's SuperElit junior team, as well as some stints with their Swedish Hockey League (SHL) team.

Following three seasons with HV71, Östman opted to play in America, joining the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL) for the 2019–20 season. He said that the USHL is "a few levels better" than the SuperElit league.^[1] During the season, he maintained a 2.34 goals against average (GAA) and a .913 save percentage.^[2]

Following one season in the USHL, Östman committed to the University of Maine's hockey team, the Black Bears.^[3] In his freshman year, he achieved a 3–6–1 record, managing a 3.77 GAA and a .902 save percentage.

On 3 April 2024, the Seattle Kraken signed Östman to a two-year, entry-level contract.^[4] On 8 April, before joining the Kraken's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, he was named the Outstanding Graduating International Student by the Maine Business School.^[5]

During the 2024–25 season, on 8 April 2025, Östman made his NHL debut with the Kraken in relief against the Utah Hockey Club.^[6]

Personal life

Östman was born to parents Helene and Lars. In his free time, Östman enjoys golf and padel tennis.^[7]

Career statistics

				Regular season										Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	W	L	OT	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%		GP	W	L	MIN	GA	SO	GAA	SV%
2016–17	HV71	J20		3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	HV71	SHL		2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2017–18	HV71	J20		17	7	8	0	951	52	0	3.28	.889		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	HV71	SHL		3	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2018–19	HV71	J20		21	15	6	0	1,267	61	0	2.89	.887		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2019–20	Chicago Steel	USHL		30	25	4	0	1,742	68	0	2.34	.913		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2020–21	University of Maine	HE		11	3	6	1	605	38	0	3.77	.902		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	University of Maine	HE		21	5	14	1	1,234	68	0	3.31	.900		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	University of Maine	HE		33	12	14	4	1,875	68	5	2.21	.918		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	University of Maine	HE		21	13	6	1	1,198	56	0	2.81	.892		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Kansas City Mavericks	ECHL		32	21	7	4	1,880	79	2	2.52	.903		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Coachella Valley Firebirds	AHL		5	2	1	2	303	12	1	2.38	.916		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
2024–25	Seattle Kraken	NHL		1	0	0	0	20	0	0	0.00	1.000		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
NHL totals				1	0	0	0	20	0	0	0.00	1.000		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—