Joakim Andersson

Anders Joakim Andersson (born February 5, 1989) is a professional Swedish professional ice hockey centre, currently playing for Frölunda HC in Elitserien. Andersson was drafted in the third round, 88th overall, by the Detroit Red Wings in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.

International play
Andersson is the all-time junior international games played leader for Sweden. He has played in four major international tournaments, his first being the 2006 IIHF World U18 Championships. The following year Andersson helped Sweden win a bronze medal at the 2007 IIHF World U18 Championships. At the 2008 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships Andersson helped Sweden to a silver medal, with six assists in six games he was tied for third in the tournament assist leaders. The following year at the 2009 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Andersson was an alternate captain, totaling three goals and three assists while centering Sweden's successful second line with wingers Magnus Svensson Pääjärvi and Simon Hjalmarsson.