Steffen Søberg

Steffen Kent Søberg (born August 6, 1993) is a Norwegian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the GET-ligaen for Vålerenga.[1] He was selected by Washington Capitals in the 4th round (117th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the first Norwegian goalie to ever get drafted by an NHL-team.[2] Later that year he was selected 6th overall by the Swift Current Broncos in the 2011 CHL Import Draft.[3]

Steffen Søberg
Born (1993-08-06) August 6, 1993 (age 30)
Oslo, Norway
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
PositionGoaltender
CaughtLeft
Played forManglerud Star
Vålerenga
National team Norway
NHL draft117th overall, 2011
Washington Capitals
Playing career2011–2022

Internationally he has played for the Norwegian national team in several World Championships, and was named to the roster for the 2014 Winter Olympics, though he did not play.

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