Alexander Wennberg
A smooth-skating Swedish center known for his elite hockey sense and playmaking vision, carving out a steady decade-long NHL career.
Born 1994 (age 32)·Swedish ice hockey player·Birthday: September 22·Millennials
Biography
Alexander Wennberg's path to the NHL was charted early, marked by his selection in the first round of the 2013 draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets after showcasing his skills in the Swedish Hockey League. In North America, he established himself not with brutish physicality, but with a cerebral, two-way game. His greatest asset is an almost preternatural awareness on the ice, allowing him to dictate play, excel in defensive situations, and feather perfect passes. While his goal-scoring numbers have never exploded, his value has consistently been recognized by coaches and teammates, leading to an 'alternate captain' designation in Seattle. His journey, taking him from Columbus to Florida, Seattle, New York, and San Jose, reflects the modern NHL journeyman—a highly skilled specialist whose intelligence and reliability make him a sought-after component for teams building a complete roster.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alexander was born in 1994, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alexander Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Alexander's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Drafted in the first round (14th overall) by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.
- Recorded a career-high 59 points (17 goals, 42 assists) in the 2016-17 season with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
- Served as an alternate captain for the Seattle Kraken during their inaugural 2021-22 season.
- Played in the Stanley Cup Final in 2023 as a member of the Florida Panthers.
Did You Know?
He represented Sweden at multiple World Junior Championships, winning a silver medal in 2013.
His father, Fredrik Wennberg, was also a professional hockey player in Sweden.
He scored his first NHL playoff goal in a quadruple-overtime game for the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2017.
“I see the play before it happens and make the right pass.”
