Theo Lindstein

Theo Lindstein
Born	(2005-01-05) 5 January 2005 (age 20) Gävle, Sweden
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position	Defence
Shoots	Left
NHL team (P) Cur. team	St. Louis Blues Brynäs IF (SHL)
NHL draft	29th overall, 2023 St. Louis Blues
Playing career	2022–present

Theo Lindstein (born 5 January 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman for the Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lindstein was drafted 29th overall by the Blues in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[1]

Playing career

Lindstein's professional career began in the 2021–22 season with Brynäs IF in the SHL, the top hockey league in Sweden. Lindstein appeared in 12 games, in which he scored one point, which was an assist. In the 2022–23 season, He appeared in 32 games and doubled his points, scoring one goal and an assist for two points. He was signed to a one-year extension with Brynäs on 14 April 2023, opted to remain with the relegated club to the HockeyAllsvenskan for the following season.[2]

The following season Lindstein appeared in 49 regular season HockeyAllsvenskan games, scoring 15 points, and then all 13 playoff games, scoring four points as Brynäs earned promotion back to the SHL. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the St. Louis Blues, on 21 March 2024.[3]

International play

Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
	2024 Sweden

Lindstein represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

				Regular season						Playoffs
Season	Team	League		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2021–22	Brynäs IF	J20		34	1	3	4	4		—	—	—	—	—
2021–22	Brynäs IF	SHL		12	0	1	1	0		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Brynäs IF	J20		14	2	5	7	4		—	—	—	—	—
2022–23	Brynäs IF	SHL		32	1	1	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Brynäs IF	J20		2	0	2	2	0		—	—	—	—	—
2023–24	Brynäs IF	Allsv		49	4	11	15	4		13	1	3	4	0
SHL totals				44	1	2	3	4		—	—	—	—	—

International

Year	Team	Event	Result		GP	G	A	Pts	PIM
2022	Sweden	U18			5	0	0	0	2
2022	Sweden	HG18			5	1	5	6	0
2023	Sweden	U18			7	1	4	5	0
2024	Sweden	WJC			7	2	6	8	0
2025	Sweden	WJC	4th		7	0	4	4	2
Junior totals					31	4	19	23	4

References

1. Pek, Andrew (28 June 2023). "Blues make three picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
2. "Theo Lindstein signs new contract with Brynäs" (in Swedish). Brynäs IF. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
3. "Lindstein agrees to entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.

External links

• Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database

Awards and achievements
Preceded by Otto Stenberg	St. Louis Blues first round draft pick 2023	Succeeded by Adam Jiříček