Oskar Steen

Not to be confused with Oscar Steen.
Oskar Steen
Steen with the Boston Bruins in 2023
Born (1998-03-09) 9 March 1998 (age 26)
Karlstad, Sweden
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 199 lb (90 kg; 14 st 3 lb)
Position Centre
Shoots Right
SHL team
Former teams		 Färjestad BK
Boston Bruins
NHL draft 165th overall, 2016
Boston Bruins
Playing career 2016–present

Oskar Steen (born 9 March 1998) is a Swedish professional ice hockey forward who plays for Färjestad BK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He previously played for the Boston Bruins organization of the National Hockey League (NHL). Steen was drafted by the Bruins in the sixth round, 165th overall, of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Steen made his Swedish Hockey League debut with Färjestad BK during the 2015–16 SHL season. He was selected by the Bruins in the sixth round (165th overall) of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.[1] On May 3, 2019, it was announced that the Bruins had signed Steen to a three-year entry-level contract.[2]

On 10 September 2020, with the North American season to be delayed, Steen was loaned by the Bruins to join Swedish Allsvenskan club, IF Björklöven, to begin the 2020–21 season until the commencement of the Bruins training camp.[3]

On 24 October 2021, Steen registered his first NHL point with an assist on a Jake DeBrusk goal in a 4–3 victory versus the San Jose Sharks. On 4 January 2022, Steen scored his first NHL goal in a 5–3 victory versus the New Jersey Devils.[4]

On 13 July 2024, Steen returned to Sweden following five seasons within the Bruins organization, signing a five-year contract with Färjestad of the SHL.[5]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
Silver medal – second place 2018 United States
IIHF World U18 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2016 United States
Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament
Silver medal – second place 2015 Czech Republic/Slovakia
World U-17 Hockey Challenge
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Canada

Steen has won a medal at every junior level. He first represented Sweden at the 2015 World U-17 Hockey Challenge winning the bronze medal. He made his IIHF World U20 Championship debut in 2018 winning the silver medal after losing to Canada in the final.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2014–15 Färjestad BK J20 36 7 6 13 16 6 2 2 4 4
2015–16 Färjestad BK J20 33 8 24 32 37 — — — — —
2015–16 Färjestad BK SHL 17 0 6 6 4 5 0 0 0 2
2016–17 Färjestad BK J20 8 5 6 11 8 — — — — —
2016–17 Färjestad BK SHL 47 1 2 3 8 7 0 0 0 0
2016–17 Modo Hockey Allsv 4 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2016–17 Forshaga IF Div.1 1 1 1 2 0 — — — — —
2017–18 Färjestad BK SHL 45 4 2 6 16 5 0 0 0 2
2018–19 Färjestad BK SHL 46 17 20 37 49 14 2 5 7 8
2019–20 Providence Bruins AHL 60 7 16 23 48 — — — — —
2020–21 IF Björklöven Allsv 16 12 3 15 10 — — — — —
2020–21 Providence Bruins AHL 23 5 6 11 12 — — — — —
2020–21 Boston Bruins NHL 3 0 0 0 2 — — — — —
2021–22 Providence Bruins AHL 49 15 20 35 26 2 0 0 0 0
2021–22 Boston Bruins NHL 20 2 4 6 6 — — — — —
2022–23 Providence Bruins AHL 64 14 17 31 34 4 1 0 1 4
2022–23 Boston Bruins NHL 3 1 0 1 0 — — — — —
2023–24 Boston Bruins NHL 34 1 0 1 4 — — — — —
2023–24 Providence Bruins AHL 25 12 4 16 12 3 0 2 2 0
SHL totals 155 22 30 52 75 31 2 5 7 12
NHL totals 60 4 4 8 12 — — — — —

International

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2014 Sweden U17 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) 6 1 0 1 4
2015 Sweden IH18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 5 0 0 0 4
2016 Sweden U18 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 2 1 3 6
2018 Sweden WJC 2nd place, silver medalist(s) 7 2 2 4 12
Junior totals 25 5 3 8 26

References

  1. ^ "Bruins pick Oskar Steen 165th overall" (Press release). Stanley Cup Of Chowder. 25 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Bruins Sign Oskar Steen To 3-Year Entry-Level Contract". NHL.com. National Hockey League. 3 May 2019.
  3. ^ Kassman, Mikael (10 September 2020). "Steen klar" [Steen ready] (in Swedish). IF Björklöven. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  4. ^ "New Jersey Devils - Boston Bruins - January 4, 2022". National Hockey League. 4 January 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  5. ^ "Oskar Steen heading home, signs long-term with Färjestad". The Hockey News. 13 July 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2024.
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