Patric Hornqvist

Patric Gosta Hornqvist (born January 1, 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey player. He currenly plays for the Nashville Predators of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Personal Life
Hornqvist was born in Stockholm, Sweden, but grew up in the suburb, Sollentuna, where he began playing hockey in the local club, Gillbo IF. He also played for Solna SK.

Career
Hornqvist played junior hockey for Vasby IK Hockey. He was part of the Stockholm/Rod's team during the 2002 TV-Pucken, also making some appearances in Vasby's senior team that same season.

Hornqvist played two more seasons for Vasby, but when the team's head coach, Charles Berglund, was named assistant coach by Djurgardens IF in 2004, Hornqvist was brought along with him. He played briefly for Djurgardens' J20 team during the 2004 - 2005 season, but was then drafted by the Nashville Predators in the seventh round, 230th (and last) overall, in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.

Hornqvist played for Elitserien, making his debut on September 26, 2005, against Timra IK. He played 47 of 50 games, scoring five goals and seven points, during his 2005 - 2006 season.

Hornqvist signed a three-year contract with Nashville in May of 2007, but had already chosen to stay another season in Djergardens the previous month. He went on to play another great season, scoring 18 goals and 30 points in 53 games.

He moved to North American for the 2008 - 2009 NHL season, hoping to make the Predators' roster. However, after struggling, he was reassigned to the Milwaukee Admirals, the team's minor league affiliate in the AHL.

He scored his first NHL goal on October 15, 2008, against Marty Turco of the Dallas Stars. Hornqvist really started to impress during the 2009 - 2010 NHL season, leading the Predators in goals (30) and tying for team leader in points (51).

Career Statistics
(GP = Games Played, G = Goals, A = Assists, Pts = Points, PIM = Penalties In Minutes, " - " = None)