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Prospect Q&A: Gustav Olhaver
- Updated: September 20, 2016
Gustav Olhaver was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the seventh round (191st overall) in the 2015 NHL Draft. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound Swedish center split his time last season between the Seattle Thunderbirds and the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League. He recorded five points (two goals, three assists) in 21 games in Seattle and went on to score three points (one goal, two assists) in 20 contests with the Broncos.
Prior to his 2015-16 campaign in North America, the 19-year-old forward played for his hometown team, Rogle BK, in Angelholm. There, in 2014-15, he recorded 25 points (14 goals, 11 assists) in 18 games for the under-18 team and 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 41 games for the junior team.
Olhaver will return to his native Sweden this year to play for Rogle’s junior club.
ColoradoAvalanche.com sat down with Olhaver earlier this summer.
How would you describe the hockey atmosphere playing at home in Sweden?
“I think it’s a good hockey atmosphere there. Especially where I play, the fans¬¬—for the pro team—the fans are crazy. They scream and shout a lot. They usually sing …
