Theo Lindstein (born 5 January 2005) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) as a prospect to the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League (NHL). Lindstein was drafted 29th overall by the Blues in the 2023 NHL entry draft.[1]

Theo Lindstein
Born (2005-01-05) 5 January 2005 (age 19)
Gävle, Sweden
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Left
NHL team (P)
Cur. team
St. Louis Blues
Brynäs IF (SHL)
NHL draft 29th overall, 2023
St. Louis Blues
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career

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Lindstein's professional career began in the 2021–22 season with Brynäs IF in the SHL, the top hockey league in Sweden. Lindstein appeared in 12 games, in which he scored one point, which was an assist. In the 2022–23 season, He appeared in 32 games and doubled his points, scoring one goal and an assist for two points. He was signed to a one-year extension with Brynäs on 14 April 2023, opted to remain with the relegated club to the HockeyAllsvenskan for the following season.[2]

The following season Lindstein appeared in 49 regular season HockeyAllsvenskan games, scoring 15 points, and then all 13 playoff games, scoring four points as Brynäs earned promotion back to the SHL. He was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with draft club, the St. Louis Blues, on 21 March 2024.[3]

International play

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Medal record
Representing   Sweden
Ice hockey
World Junior Championships
  2024 Sweden

Lindstein represented Sweden at the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2021–22 Brynäs IF J20 34 1 3 4 4
2021–22 Brynäs IF SHL 12 0 1 1 0
2022–23 Brynäs IF J20 14 2 5 7 4
2022–23 Brynäs IF SHL 32 1 1 2 0
2023–24 Brynäs IF J20 2 0 2 2 0
2023–24 Brynäs IF Allsv 49 4 11 15 4 13 1 3 4 0
SHL totals 44 1 2 3 4

International

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Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 Sweden U18   5 0 0 0 2
2022 Sweden HG18   5 1 5 6 0
2023 Sweden U18   7 1 4 5 0
2024 Sweden WJC   7 2 6 8 0
Junior totals 24 4 15 19 2

References

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  1. ^ Pek, Andrew (28 June 2023). "Blues make three picks in Round 1 of the 2023 NHL Draft". National Hockey League. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Theo Lindstein signs new contract with Brynäs" (in Swedish). Brynäs IF. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  3. ^ "Lindstein agrees to entry-level contract". St. Louis Blues. 21 March 2024. Retrieved 21 March 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by St. Louis Blues first round draft pick
2023
Succeeded by