• Brodin had four assists in 42 games playing as a 17-year-old in the Swedish Elite league in 2010-11. Farjestad defeated Skelleftea in five games in the final to claim the ninth championship in the club’s history -- they lost just two games in the post-season.

• He was joined on the blue line by fellow Swedish prospect and good friend Oscar Klefbom (No. 6 ranked European skater). Both players competed for Team Sweden at the 2011 Under-18 World Championships helping Sweden win a silver medal.

FAVORITES

NHL team: Detroit Red Wings
NHL player: Nicklas Lidstrom
Shootout move: Shoot often
Movie: Law Abiding Citizen
TV show: Two and a Half Men
Video game: NHL 2010
Book: Snabba Cash by Jens Lapidus
Pump-up song: “Lose Yourself” by Eminem
Home-cooked meal: Rice and Chicken
Place to visit: Los Angeles