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| former_teams = [[Toronto Maple Leafs]]<br />[[Chicago Blackhawks]]<br />[[Nashville Predators]]<br />[[New York Rangers]]
 
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|1|17|mf=y}}
  
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'''Viktor Svedberg''' (born January 17, 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the [[Carolina Hurricanes]] of the [[NHL|National Hockey League]] (NHL).
   
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He has also played for the [[Toronto Maple Leafs]], [[Nashville Predators]], [[New York Rangers]] and the [[Chicago Blackhawks]] (with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2013).
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'''Viktor Stålberg''' (born January 17, 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the [[Nashville Predators]] of the National Hockey League (NHL).
  
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==Playing Career==
  
==Playing Career==
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===Amateur Hockey Career===
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===Amateur===
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During the 2005–06 season, Viktor played for Frölunda HC in the J20 SuperElit. He led the team in scoring with 33 goals and 31 assists in 48 games during the regular season and playoffs.
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During the 2005–06 season, Viktor played for Frölunda HC in the J20 SuperElit. He led the team in scoring with 33 goals and 31 assists in 48 games during the regular season and playoffs.
   
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After this season, Viktor was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round (161st overall) of the [[2006 NHL Entry Draft]].
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After this season, he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round (161st overall) of the [[2006 NHL Entry Draft]].
   
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Viktor joined the University of Vermont, hitting the ice for his freshman season in 2006–07. He was one of only two freshmen on the team who played in all 39 of the club's games that season.
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Viktor joined the University of Vermont, hitting the ice for his freshman season in 2006–07. He was one of only two freshmen on the team who played in all 39 of the club's games that season. He finished the season with 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points.
   
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Viktor finished the season with 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points. During the season, he was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week on November 13, 2006 as well as being named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll. At the end of the season, he was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team.
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During the season, he was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week on November 13, 2006, as well as being named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll. At the end of the season, Viktor was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team.
   
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During his sophomore season in 2007–08, Viktor again played in all 39 games for the Catamounts, scoring 10 goals and adding 13 assists. During the year, he was named Hockey East Player of the Week three times and was also named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll three times.
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During his sophomore season in 2007–08, Viktor played in all 39 games for the Catamounts, scoring 10 goals and adding 13 assists. During the year, he was named Hockey East Player of the Week three times, and was also named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll three times.
   
 
At the end of the season, Viktor was an honorable mention Hockey East All-Star and had earned a spot on the Hockey East All-Academic Team.
  
At the end of the season, Viktor was an honorable mention Hockey East All-Star and had earned a spot on the Hockey East All-Academic Team.
   
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During his junior year at Vermont, Viktor again played in 39 games, scoring 24 goals and adding 22 assists. His 24 goals ranked fourth in the nation and he led Vermont in points. Viktor's garnered many individual honors during this season. He was one of the ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.
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During his junior year at Vermont, Viktor again played in 39 games, scoring 24 goals and adding 22 assists. His 24 goals ranked fourth in the nation and led Vermont in points. He garnered many individual honors during this season. He was one of the ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.
   
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Viktor was the first player from the University of Vermont to be a finalist for the award since [[Martin St. Louis]]. He was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for January, and picked up two Hockey East Player of the Week honors.
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He was the first player from the University of Vermont to be a finalist for the award since [[Martin St. Louis]]. He was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for January, and picked up two Hockey East Player of the Week honors.
   
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During his Junior year with the University of Vermont, Viktor and his teammates made it to the Frozen Four, he was a finalist for the 2008-09 Hobey Baker award in his final season with the Catamounts. He ranked fifth in the country in goals (24) that year and was first on the team in points (46) on the way to leading the Catamounts to the Frozen Four.
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During his junior year with the University of Vermont, Viktor and his teammates made it to the Frozen Four. He was a finalist for the 2008-09 Hobey Baker award in his final season with the Catamounts.
   
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Viktor ranked fifth in the country in goals (24) that year and was first on the team in points (46) on the way to leading the Catamounts to the Frozen Four.
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Viktor was the fourth player in program history to be named a finalist for the Hobey Baker award along with [[Kirk McCaskill]] '83 (1982), [[Eric Perrin]] '97 (1996) and Martin St. Louis '97 (1995, 1996, 1997). He was also named a Division I First-Team All-American in 2008-09.
  
   
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He was the fourth player in program history to be named a finalist for the Hobey Baker award along with [[Kirk McCaskill]] '83 (1982), [[Eric Perrin]] '97 (1996) and Martin St. Louis '97 (1995, 1996, 1997). He was also named a Division I First-Team All-American in 2008-09
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===Professional\NHL Career===
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===Professional===
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After his successful junior campaign at the University of Vermont, Viktor decided to turn pro, signing a two-year entry level contract with the Maple Leafs on April 14, 2009.
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After his successful junior campaign at the University of Vermont, Viktor decided to turn pro, signing a two-year entry level contract with the Maple Leafs on April 14, 2009.
   
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Immediately after signing his contract, Viktor was assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He made his professional debut with the Marlies during the 2008–09 AHL playoffs.
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Immediately after signing his contract, he was assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He made his professional debut with the Marlies during the 2008–09 AHL playoffs.
   
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On June 30, 2010, Viktor was traded along with prospects [[Philippe Paradis]] and [[Chris DiDomenico]] to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for [[Kris Versteeg]] and [[Bill Sweatt]].
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On June 30, 2010, Viktor was traded along with prospects [[Philippe Paradis]] & [[Chris DiDomenico]] to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for [[Kris Versteeg]] & [[Bill Sweatt]].
   
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On January 10, 2012, Viktor recorded his first career hat trick against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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He recorded his first career hat trick on January 10, 2012 against the Columbus Blue Jackets and won the Stanley Cup in 2013 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.
   
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On the back of his success in the post-season with the Blackhawks, Viktor signed a four-year deal worth $12 million with the Nashville Predators on July 5, 2013. In just his second season with the Predators, failing to live up to the expectations of his contract, he was demoted to AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals for portions the 2014–15 season.
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Viktor won the Stanley Cup in 2013 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. On July 5, 2013, he signed a 4 year deal worth $12 million with the Nashville Predators.
  
   
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On June 30, 2015, after he was placed on unconditional waivers, Viktor was bought out from the remaining two-years of his contract with the Predators and released to free agency.
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==International Play==
  
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Viktor was selected to represent Sweden in the 2012 IIHF World Championship.[6]
  
   
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On July 1, 2015, with ambition to reclaim his status in the NHL, Viktor was signed to a one-year contract with the New York Rangers.
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Having made the Rangers opening night roster for the 2015–16 season, he enjoyed early offensive success, securing a role on the checking line. In 75 games with the Rangers, Stålberg contributed with 9 goals and 20 points.
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On July 1, 2016, Viktor left the Rangers as a free agent, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.
 
==Career Statistics==
  
==Career Statistics==
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| [[2012–13 Elitserien season|2012–13]]
 
| Frölunda HC
  
| Frölunda HC
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| [[Swedish Hockey League|SEL]]
 
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| 11||7||5||12||10
 
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| [[2013–14 NHL season|2013–14]]
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| [[Nashville Predators]]
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| NHL
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| 70||8||10||18||32
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| [[2014–15 NHL season|2014–15]]
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| Nashville Predators
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| NHL
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| 25||2||8||10||18
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| 6|| 1|| 2|| 3||0
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| [[2014–15 AHL season|2014–15]]
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| [[Milwaukee Admirals]]
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| 20||11||6||17||14
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| [[2015–16 NHL season|2015–16]]
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| [[New York Rangers]]
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! colspan="3" | NHL totals
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===International===
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==Awards & Achievements==
  
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| [[2012 IIHF World Championships|2012]]
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| [[Sweden men's national ice hockey team|Sweden]]
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| [[IIHF World Championships|WC]]
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| 6th
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| 8
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| 3
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| 1
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| 4
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| 2
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! 8
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! 3
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! 1
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! 4
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! 2
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==International Play==
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Viktor was selected to represent Sweden in the 2012 IIHF World Championship.
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==Accolades==
 
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| [[American Hockey Coaches Association|AHCA]] [[List of Division I AHCA All-American Teams|East First-Team All-American]]
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| East First All-American Team
 
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| [[2008–09 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2009]]
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| [[2008–09 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season|2008–09]]
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==Personal Life==
  
==Personal Life==
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Viktor's parents are Eddy and Maria Stålberg of Lerum, Sweden. He has two younger brothers Alexander and Sebastian, who currently plays hockey for the Worcester Sharks. His favorite athlete is former Toronto Maple Leafs captain [[Mats Sundin]].
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Viktor's parents are Eddy and Maria Stålberg of Lerum, Sweden.
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He has two younger brothers, Alexander and Sebastian, who currently plays hockey for the Worcester Sharks. His favorite athlete is former Toronto Maple Leafs captain [[Mats Sundin]].
 
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Latest revision as of 04:42, 10 January 2017

Viktor Stalberg
VStalberg
Born January 17, 1986 (1986-01-17) (age 38)
Gothenburg, Sweden
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb)
Position Right Wing
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams 		Carolina Hurricanes
Toronto Maple Leafs
Chicago Blackhawks
Nashville Predators
New York Rangers
National team Flag of Sweden Sweden
NHL Draft 161st overall, 2006
Toronto Maple Leafs
Playing career 2009–present

Viktor Svedberg (born January 17, 1986) is a Swedish professional ice hockey winger currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL).

He has also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators, New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks (with whom he won the Stanley Cup in 2013).

Playing Career

Amateur

During the 2005–06 season, Viktor played for Frölunda HC in the J20 SuperElit. He led the team in scoring with 33 goals and 31 assists in 48 games during the regular season and playoffs.

After this season, he was drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 6th round (161st overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

Viktor joined the University of Vermont, hitting the ice for his freshman season in 2006–07. He was one of only two freshmen on the team who played in all 39 of the club's games that season. He finished the season with 7 goals and 8 assists for 15 points.

During the season, he was named Hockey East Rookie of the Week on November 13, 2006, as well as being named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll. At the end of the season, Viktor was named to the Hockey East All-Academic Team.

During his sophomore season in 2007–08, Viktor played in all 39 games for the Catamounts, scoring 10 goals and adding 13 assists. During the year, he was named Hockey East Player of the Week three times, and was also named to the Hockey East Weekly Honor Roll three times.

At the end of the season, Viktor was an honorable mention Hockey East All-Star and had earned a spot on the Hockey East All-Academic Team.

During his junior year at Vermont, Viktor again played in 39 games, scoring 24 goals and adding 22 assists. His 24 goals ranked fourth in the nation and led Vermont in points. He garnered many individual honors during this season. He was one of the ten finalists for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award.

He was the first player from the University of Vermont to be a finalist for the award since Martin St. Louis. He was named the Hockey East Player of the Month for January, and picked up two Hockey East Player of the Week honors.

During his junior year with the University of Vermont, Viktor and his teammates made it to the Frozen Four. He was a finalist for the 2008-09 Hobey Baker award in his final season with the Catamounts.

Viktor ranked fifth in the country in goals (24) that year and was first on the team in points (46) on the way to leading the Catamounts to the Frozen Four.

He was the fourth player in program history to be named a finalist for the Hobey Baker award along with Kirk McCaskill '83 (1982), Eric Perrin '97 (1996) and Martin St. Louis '97 (1995, 1996, 1997). He was also named a Division I First-Team All-American in 2008-09

Professional

After his successful junior campaign at the University of Vermont, Viktor decided to turn pro, signing a two-year entry level contract with the Maple Leafs on April 14, 2009.

Immediately after signing his contract, he was assigned to the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. He made his professional debut with the Marlies during the 2008–09 AHL playoffs.

On June 30, 2010, Viktor was traded along with prospects Philippe Paradis & Chris DiDomenico to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Kris Versteeg & Bill Sweatt.

He recorded his first career hat trick on January 10, 2012 against the Columbus Blue Jackets and won the Stanley Cup in 2013 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.

On the back of his success in the post-season with the Blackhawks, Viktor signed a four-year deal worth $12 million with the Nashville Predators on July 5, 2013. In just his second season with the Predators, failing to live up to the expectations of his contract, he was demoted to AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals for portions the 2014–15 season.

On June 30, 2015, after he was placed on unconditional waivers, Viktor was bought out from the remaining two-years of his contract with the Predators and released to free agency.

On July 1, 2015, with ambition to reclaim his status in the NHL, Viktor was signed to a one-year contract with the New York Rangers.

Having made the Rangers opening night roster for the 2015–16 season, he enjoyed early offensive success, securing a role on the checking line. In 75 games with the Rangers, Stålberg contributed with 9 goals and 20 points.

On July 1, 2016, Viktor left the Rangers as a free agent, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Career Statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2005–06 Frölunda HC J20 41 27 26 53 89 7 6 5 11 6
2006–07 University of Vermont HE 39 7 8 15 53 — — — — —
2007–08 University of Vermont HE 39 10 13 23 34 — — — — —
2008–09 University of Vermont HE 39 24 22 46 32 — — — — —
2008–09 Toronto Marlies AHL — — — — — 2 0 1 1 0
2009–10 Toronto Marlies AHL 39 12 21 33 36 — — — — —
2009–10 Toronto Maple Leafs NHL 40 9 5 14 30 — — — — —
2010–11 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 77 12 12 24 43 7 1 0 1 5
2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 79 22 21 43 34 6 0 2 2 8
2012–13 Frölunda HC SEL 11 7 5 12 10 — — — — —
2012–13 Atlant Moscow Oblast KHL 14 3 7 10 4 — — — — —
2012–13 Chicago Blackhawks NHL 47 9 14 23 25 19 0 3 3 6
2013–14 Nashville Predators NHL 70 8 10 18 32 — — — — —
2014–15 Nashville Predators NHL 25 2 8 10 18 6 1 2 3 0
2014–15 Milwaukee Admirals AHL 20 11 6 17 14 — — — — —
2015–16 New York Rangers NHL 75 9 11 20 22 5 0 0 0 6
NHL totals 413 71 81 152 204 43 2 7 9 25

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2012 Sweden WC 6th 8 3 1 4 2
Senior totals 8 3 1 4 2

International Play

Viktor was selected to represent Sweden in the 2012 IIHF World Championship.

Accolades

Award Year
College
All-Hockey East First Team 2008–09
AHCA East First-Team All-American 2008–09
NHL
Stanley Cup Champion 2013

Personal Life

Viktor's parents are Eddy and Maria Stålberg of Lerum, Sweden.

He has two younger brothers, Alexander and Sebastian, who currently plays hockey for the Worcester Sharks. His favorite athlete is former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin.

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