Oliver Wahlstrom

Oliver Joakim Wahlstrom (born June 13, 2000) is an American professional ice hockey forward currently playing for AIK in the HockeyAllsvenskan (Allsv) on loan from the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected by the Islanders, 11th overall, in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career
Wahlstrom played for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons, where he served as an alternate captain for the Under-18 Team in his final season. He originally committed to play for the University of Maine when he was just thirteen years old, becoming the first player born in the 21st century to commit to play college hockey, as well as the youngest player ever to commit to play college hockey, before switching his commitment to Harvard University for the 2018–19 season, and finally to Boston College.

In the 2018–19 season, Wahlstrom scored 8 goals and 11 assists for 19 points as a freshman in 36 games. At the conclusion of the Eagles' season, Wahlstrom concluded his collegiate career by agreeing to a three-year, entry-level contract with the New York Islanders on March 28, 2019.

Wahlstrom made his NHL debut on October 14, 2019, against the St. Louis Blues.

On 1 September 2020, Wahlstrom was loaned by the Islanders to Swedish club, AIK in the second tiered Allsvenskan, to start the 2020–21 season.

Personal life
Wahlstrom grew up in Cumberland, Maine. He is a dual citizen of the United States and Sweden through his father Joakim. His father played at the University of Maine before playing professionally in Sweden. He has one sister, Alexandra, who was born in Sweden.

Wahlstrom is currently dating Valerie Turgeon, who plays hockey at Harvard and is the daughter of former Islander Pierre Turgeon.