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Christer Olsson

International Played in 33 games for the Swedish National Team ... Starred at the World Championship in 1995 ... Named the Best Defenseman at the tournament ... Helped Sweden win a silver medal ... Helped Sweden win gold at the 1998 World Championship, bronze at the 1999 World Championship and bronze again at the 2001 World Championship.

Career Began his hockey career with Mora in Division 2 ... In 1992 was invited to Brynas IF Gavle and played there three seasons ... Swedish national champion in 1993 ... St. Louis Blues' 10th choice, 275th overall, in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft ... Split the 1995-96 season between St. Louis and its affiliate in Worcester (American Hockey League) ... Played for the same teams next season before being traded to Ottawa ... Played 1997-98 and 1998-99 with Vasteras IK of the Swedish League ... Played 1999-2000 season with KAC Klagenfurt of the Austrian League ... Has played in the Swedish Elite League since 2000-01 season.

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Career International Tournament Statistics
Year Tournament No. GP G A TP PIM
1995 Men's Senior World Championships -- Pool A 28 8 2 1 3 4
1994 Izvestia/Baltica Cup 28 4 2 0 2 4
1992 Izvestia/Baltica Cup 28 2 0 0 0 2
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