Nicklas Erik Lidström (born April 28, 1970, in
Västerås, Sweden) is a Swedish professional ice
hockey defenceman who has played his entire National
Hockey League (NHL) career with the Detroit Red
Wings. In his 15-year tenure, Lidström has won three
Stanley Cups, various NHL trophies and has been
voted into ten NHL All-Star Games.
Representing Sweden, Lidström won the World
Championship in 1991. At the 2006 Winter Olympics,
Lidström was a major factor in Sweden's win over
Finland in the finals, earning him a spot on the
Olympic All-Star Team. He also became the 17th
member of the Triple Gold Club. The Hockey News
selected Lidström as the "Best European-trained
player ever in the NHL".
