Rickard Rakell
Hockey Player
Swedish hockey forward who was a first round pick of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL Draft. He recorded his first 20-goal season in 2015-2016, his second full year as a pro.
He spent three years with the Plymouth Whalers of the Ontario Hockey League, where he was a point-per-game player.
His first career playoff goal, scored during the 2013-2014 playoffs, came before his first career regular season goal.
He grew up in Sollentuna, Sweden and represented his country at the IIHF World U20 Championship three times.
He and Corey Perry have been linemates on the Ducks.