Mikkel Boedker

Hockey Player

Birthday December 16, 1989

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Broendby, Denmark

Age 34 years old

#253,216 Most Popular

About

Right wingman who in 2008 was drafted at #8 overall in the NHL Draft, making him the then-highest ever drafted Danish player in NHL history. He was traded during the 2015-16 season to the Colorado Avalanche.

Before Fame

He played youth hockey for the world renowned Rødovre SIK youth Danish club. He then moved to Frölunda HC at age 15.

Trivia

He was featured on the cover of the video game NHL 10 in Denmark and Norway. During the 2012 NHL Playoffs, he scored two consecutive game-winning, overtime goals in the first round for the Phoenix Coyotes against the defending champion Chicago Blackhawks.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Broendby, Denmark.

Associated With

He was traded to the Colorado Avalanche during the 2015-16 season for Alex Tanguay.