Tomas Sandström
| Tomas Sandström | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Sandström in October 2009 | |||
| Born |
4 September 1964 Jakobstad, Finland | ||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | ||
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg; 14 st 13 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
New York Rangers Los Angeles Kings Pittsburgh Penguins Detroit Red Wings Mighty Ducks of Anaheim | ||
| National team | Sweden | ||
| NHL draft |
36th overall, 1987 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 1982–2002 | ||
Tomas Sandström (born 4 September 4 1964) is a Finnish-born Swedish former professional ice hockey right winger. He played parts of 15 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, and the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He also played for Brynäs IF and Malmö IF of the Elitserien.
Sandström is a one-time Stanley Cup champion, winning with the Red Wings in 1997. He is also a two-time All-Star. Internationally, he played for Sweden and won a bronze medal with them at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
Career
Before playing in the NHL, Sandström played two seasons with Brynäs IF of the Elitserien.
He was selected 36th overall by the New York Rangers in the 1982 NHL entry draft. On 11 October 1984, Sandström made his NHL debut in a 4–4 overtime tie against the Hartford Whalers. During the game, he also scored his first NHL goal against Greg Millen. It came with 69 seconds left in the third period and was the game-tying goal.[1] He played parts of six seasons with the Rangers. In 1995, he was selected for the NHL All-Rookie Team.[2] In 1988, Sandström was named to his first All-Star Game.[3]
On 21 January 1990, the Rangers traded Sandström along with Tony Granato to the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for Bernie Nicholls.[4] While on the Kings, Sandström was paired on a line with Wayne Gretzky. He played parts of five seasons with the Kings. He suffered many injuries during his time with the team which effected his playing time.
On 16 February 1994, the Kings traded Sandström along with Shawn McEachern to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Marty McSorley and Jim Paek.[5] He played parts of three seasons with the Penguins.
On 27 January 1997, the Penguins traded Sandström to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for Greg Johnson.[6] He helped the Red Wings during that playoffs, defeating the St. Louis Blues, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, and Colorado Avalanche. They swept the Philadelphia Flyers four games to zero in the Finals to win Detroit's first Stanley Cup since 1955.[7] In Game 4, Sandström assisted on Darren McCarty's game-winning goal.[8]
On 2 August 1997, Sandström signed a two-year contract to join the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.[9] He spent parts of two seasons with the team, scoring 24 goals and recording 25 assists.
In 2002, Sandström retired from playing professional ice hockey.
References
- ↑ "Tomas Sandstrom's goal with 69 seconds remaining in the third period lifted the New York Rangers to a 4-4 tie". UPI. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "He`s NHL All-Rookie Pick at 29". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Nicholls Goes to Rangers : Kings: They get right wingers Sandstrom and Granato for third-leading scorer in NHL. McNall, Vachon say it will improve defense". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "L.A. trades Nicholls for Sandstrom, Granato". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "McSorley Feels Like a King : Hockey: Trade brings him back to the team he helped spark to Stanley Cup finals. Sandström, McEachern go to Penguins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "McSorley Feels Like a King : Hockey: Trade brings him back to the team he helped spark to Stanley Cup finals. Sandström, McEachern go to Penguins". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Road to Stanleytown: Red Wings finish the job, sweep Flyers to win 1997 Stanley cup". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Tomas Sandstrom: Abrasive Style Filled a Void for Detroit's 1997 Stanley Cup Championship". Detroit Red Wings. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ↑ "Mighty Ducks Sign Sandstrom". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
Other websites
- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Eurohockey.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database