Nicklas Jensen
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nicklas jensen right wing Originally acquired by the Rangers in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks in Jan- uary of 2016, Nicklas Jensen skated in 70 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2016-17 and set AHL career highs in goals (32), assists (23), and points (55). A Shoots: Left former first round draft choice of Vancouver in 2011, Jensen has 31 NHL games on Height: 6’ 3” his resume, including seven with the Blueshirts this past season. Weight: 216 Loose Pucks Born: March 6, 1993 • This season, became the first Danish person to ever play in a game for the Rang- Birthplace: Herning, Denmark ers in franchise history • Parents are Daniel and Majbritt. Daniel coaches junior hockey in Denmark and serves as an assistant coach on the World Juniors team. Majbritt owns a perfume and makeup shop • Claims the biggest influence on his hockey career is his father, who coached all of his teams growing up. Said Nicklas: “He has been a great role model for me. He pushed me very hard and taught me everything about the game from an early age. I wouldn’t be where I am today without him.” • Has a younger brother, Markus, who is currently playing hockey in Denmark • His favorite player growing up was Jaromir Jagr • His first job was working in the storage warehouse for his mom’s shop ONE-TIMERS Nickname: “Jens” On his bucket list: Travel the world Person he’d trade places with for a day: Cristiano Ronaldo Talent he’d most like to have: Being really good at golf Most played artist on his iPod: Nephew Favorite meal: “Anything my mom cooks.” Book: The Harry Potter series Movie: Lord of the Rings TV show: True Detective Place to visit: Home.