Frans Nielsen
Hockey Player
NHL center who was selected 87th overall by the New York Islanders in the 2002 NHL Draft. After spending ten seasons with the Islanders, he signed with the Detroit Red Wings in 2016.
He grew up playing Ice Hockey with his family in Herning, Denmark.
He tallied 47 points in 2011-2012, his first 82-game season in the NHL.
He grew up with three siblings.
He was joined by Brad Boyes on the New York Islanders in 2012.