Jesper Fast
| Jesper Fast | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fast with the New York Rangers in 2014 | |||
| Born |
2 December 1991 Nässjö, Sweden | ||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||
| Position | Right wing | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for |
HV71 New York Rangers Carolina Hurricanes | ||
| National team | Sweden | ||
| NHL draft |
157th overall, 2010 New York Rangers | ||
| Playing career | 2009–2024 | ||
Jesper Fast (born 2 December 1991) is a Swedish former professional ice hockey right winger. Fast was drafted by the New York Rangers in the sixth round (157th overall) of the 2010 NHL entry draft and joined the Rangers organization in 2013.
A Nässjö native, Fast started his career with two seasons in the J20 SuperElit junior hockey league, leading his team in goals in his final season. He started his first extended season with the Swedish Hockey League in 2010 and spent three full seasons with the HV71, tying for the team lead in goals in 2012–13 and earning the Rinkens riddare for most sportsmanlike player.
Internationally, Fast played for Sweden at the 2011 World Junior Championships.