Frans Nielsen

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IIHF - 10 big Frans Nielsen moments (IIHF)

Danish hockey will never be quite the same. Frans Nielsen is poised to retire after the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship, and the 38-year-old ...

However, Nielsen didn’t run out and buy five sports cars – he just had a career year with the Islanders in 2013-14. A whopping 520,481 fans attended the tournament in Copenhagen – including a healthy contingent of Swedish supporters from nearby Malmo – and Herning between 4 and 20 May, 2018. The tournament in Germany was a watershed moment for Danish hockey. The 21-year-old gave Denmark a 3-0 lead over Slovenia in the opening game of the relegation round in Innsbruck, but Slovenia stormed back for a 4-3 win. However, he did get another shot at international glory at the World Cup of Hockey in Toronto that fall. For NHL fans, likewise, Nielsen was a standout over the course of his 925-game career. He made his IIHF World Championship debut in Tampere as Denmark returned to the top division after a 54-year absence. 5) Nielsen Plays His First NHL Game (2007)On many church calendars, January 6 is marked down as Epiphany. For Nielsen, it was a revelation. With his 49 career NHL shootout goals, the former New York Islander and Detroit Red Wing has only been equalled by Patrick Kane (49) and surpassed by Jonathan Toews (51) of the Chicago Blackhawks. For NHL fans, likewise, Nielsen was a standout over the course of his 925-game career. With his 49 career NHL shootout goals, the former New York Islander and Detroit Red Wing has only been equalled by Patrick Kane (49) and surpassed by Jonathan Toews (51) of the Chicago Blackhawks. He scored 18 goals and 37 points and was named Rookie of the Year.

Frans Nielsen Officially Retires from Hockey (The Hockey News)

After a career that spanned 15 NHL seasons, nine World Championships and an Olympic appearance, Frans Nielsen has officially retired following Denmark's ...

Nielsen finishes his career as the all-time games played and points leader among Danish NHLers. His 26 points at the World Championship are sixth all-time among Danish players. Nielsen finished his pro career with Eisbaren Berlin in the DEL, winning the league championship. Drafted 87th overall by the New York Islanders in 2002, the 38-year-old forward went on to play 10 years with the Islanders and five years with Detroit. Nielsen had 167 goals and 473 points in 925 games, highlighted by a 58-point season in 2013-14.

Former Islander Frans Nielsen Hangs Up the Skates (NYI Hockey Now)

On Tuesday, former New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen called it a career following Denmark's last game at the World Championships.

Frans Nielsen spent 10 seasons as a member of the New York Islanders, recording 119 goals and 230 assists in 606 regular-season games. Whether it was winning big face-offs, scoring nifty goals in the shootout, Nielsen was an exciting player to watch. Out of 21 players in the history of the NHL shootout to take 80 or more shots, Frans Nielsen’s 46.23 scoring percentage ranks third-best. I used the word “legitimate” as that was not his first goal at the NHL level. Over his time on the island, that backhand move defined him. It’s a weird feeling,” Nielsen said following the game Tuesday. “I know I took the right one and, you know, I’m looking forward to spend more time with the family and the kids, but it’s emotional right now.”

Nielsen officially retires after Denmark worlds exit (TSN)

Frans Nielsen's hockey career is over. The veteran of 925 NHL games has officially retired following Denmark's exit from the IIHF World Hockey Championship.

Frans Nielsen's hockey career is over. A native of Herning, Nielsen spent 15 seasons in the NHL with the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings from 2006 to 2021. Frans Nielsen's hockey career is over.

Islanders Frans Nielsen emotional goodbye to hockey (Eyes on Isles)

It was emotional to see former New York Islanders center Frans Nielsen officially ...