Frans Nielsen
| Frans Nielsen | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Nielsen with the Eisbären Berlin in 2021 | |||
| Born |
24 April 1984 Herning, Denmark | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Centre | ||
| Shot | Left | ||
| Played for |
Herning Blue Fox Malmö Redhawks Timrå IK New York Islanders Lukko Detroit Red Wings Eisbären Berlin | ||
| National team | Denmark | ||
| NHL draft |
87th overall, 2002 New York Islanders | ||
| Playing career | 2001–2022 | ||
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Frans Nielsen (born 24 April 1984) is a Danish former professional ice hockey forward who played with the New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL). Nielsen was the first Danish citizen to play in the NHL. Internationally, he played for the Denmark men's national team and was inducted into the IIHF Hall of Fame.