Age, Biography and Wiki
Kent Nilsson was born on 31 August, 1956 in Nynäshamn, Sweden, is a Swedish ice hockey player. Discover Kent Nilsson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?
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| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
31 August, 1956 |
| Birthday |
31 August |
| Birthplace |
Nynäshamn, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden
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Kent Nilsson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Kent Nilsson height is 183 cm and Weight 195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb).
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183 cm |
| Weight |
195 lb (88 kg; 13 st 13 lb) |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is Kent Nilsson's Wife?
His wife is Helen Alfredsson (m. 2005–2016)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Helen Alfredsson (m. 2005–2016) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Robert Nilsson |
Kent Nilsson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kent Nilsson worth at the age of 67 years old? Kent Nilsson’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Kent Nilsson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
player |
Kent Nilsson Social Network
Timeline
Kent Åke Nilsson (born 31 August 1956) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey centre.
He played in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for the Winnipeg Jets, and in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Atlanta and Calgary Flames, Minnesota North Stars and Edmonton Oilers, as well as teams across various European leagues.
During his NHL career he was called "Mr. Magic" and "The Magic Man", referring to his exceptional puck skills.
Wayne Gretzky commented on Nilsson's skills saying "Skills-wise he might have been the most skilled hockey player I ever saw in my entire career".
Nilsson began his career during the season of 1973–74, playing for Djurgårdens IF during his first of four seasons in Sweden.
He then came to North America, and played for the Winnipeg Jets of the World Hockey Association (WHA) beginning in 1977.
He scored two consecutive 100-point seasons in the WHA, and his offensive production continued when the league merged with the NHL.
He was claimed by the Atlanta Flames, and in his first season with the team he scored 93 points.
The next season, 1980–81, the Flames moved to Calgary; Nilsson scored 131 points, which is still the team record, and he came third in NHL scoring.
Nilsson played with the Flames, wearing number 14, until 1984–85 when he was traded to the Minnesota North Stars for a draft pick that the Flames used to draft Joe Nieuwendyk.
Nilsson holds the NHL record for the quickest goal scored during a season-opening game, at ten seconds in, while playing for the North Stars versus the Quebec Nordiques on October 11, 1986.
Nilsson won his first and only Stanley Cup while playing with the Edmonton Oilers in 1987.
He returned to Europe after that season, playing in Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, and Norway.
In 1988–89 he was named Player of the Year in Sweden.
He returned to Edmonton for six games in 1995, which made him the last former Atlanta Flames player to play in the NHL.
He then played briefly again in Europe until 1998.
He occasionally caddies for her in professional events.
He is also the father of Robert Nilsson, a former Edmonton Oilers player, from an earlier marriage.
Nilsson was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame in 2006, the World Hockey Association Hall of Fame in 2010, and the Swedish Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012.
In 2006, he was featured on HCZ, a Swedish reality show as coach for a hockey team of non-athletes.
After retiring, he worked as a European scout for the Florida Panthers.
