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Daniel Sedin Biography

Birth Name:
Erik Daniel Sedin
Birth Place:
Örnsköldsvik, Sweden
Profession
Hockey player

Fast Facts

  • Selected 2nd overall in the NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks in 1999, one pick before identical twin brother Henrik, who was also picked by the Canucks
  • The pair became the fourth set of twins to play in the NHL
  • His first career goal was assisted by brother Henrik
  • Won a gold medal with Sweden in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy
  • Named an alternate captain for the Vancouver Canucks in 2010
  • In 2010, along with brother Henrik and their wives, made a joint $1
  • 5 million contribution to BC Children's Hospital to help fund a pediatric intensive-care unit

Relationships

  • Peter Sedin -- Brother
  • Stefan Sedin -- Brother
  • Anna Sedin -- Daughter
  • Ronja Sedin -- Daughter
  • Tommy Sedin -- Father
  • Tora Sedin -- Mother
  • Erik Sedin -- Son
  • Marinette Sedin -- Wife