Rickard Rakell

Rickard Lars Gunnar Roland Rakell (born 5 May 1993) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected 30th overall in the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Ducks.

Professional
Rakell played his first NHL game following the 2012–13 NHL lockout on 19 January 2013, against the Vancouver Canucks. He registered his first NHL point on 8 November 2013, an assist on a Andrew Cogliano goal in a game against the Buffalo Sabres. Rakell scored his first NHL goal in a Stanley Cup playoff game against goaltender Kari Lehtonen of the Dallas Stars on 25 April 2014. Rakell recorded 30 goals for the first time in his career during the 2016-17 NHL Season

International
Rakell has represented Sweden three times at the IIHF World U20 Championship, in 2011, 2012 and 2013, placing second, first and fourth, respectively.

Notable awards and honours

 * 2010 World U-17 Hockey Challenge Bronze Medal (Team Sweden)
 * 2010 Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament Bronze Medal (Team Sweden)
 * 2012 World Junior Championship Gold Medal (Team Sweden)
 * 2013 World Junior Championship Silver Medal (Team Sweden)