Niklas Hjalmarsson (born 6 June 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman, an alternate captain for the Arizona Coyotes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has won three Stanley Cups with the Chicago Blackhawks during his playing career, in 2010, 2013, and 2015, as well as a silver Olympic medal with Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics.\n', '

Hjalmarsson was drafted 108th overall in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He played professionally for three years in the Elitserien with HV71.\n', '

In the 2007–08 season, his first in North America, Hjalmarsson made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks. After spending the majority of the season with the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago\'s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, he procured a regular spot on the roster after defenceman James Wisniewski\'s trade to the Anaheim Ducks.\n', '

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