Dennis Everberg
A powerful Swedish winger who carved out an NHL opportunity, blending size and skill across North American and European leagues.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Swedish ice hockey player·Birthday: December 31·Millennials
Biography
Dennis Everberg's hockey journey is defined by a classic Swedish blend of size, skating, and two-way diligence. Developing in the Rögle BK system, he honed a game built for the pro ranks, using his 6'4" frame to protect the puck and create space. His strong play in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) earned him a shot with the Colorado Avalanche in 2014, where he became a reliable bottom-six forward, appreciated for his responsible play along the boards and in front of the net. After his North American chapter, which also included AHL time, Everberg returned to Sweden, bringing his experience back to the SHL. His career arc—from Swedish prospect to NHL regular and back—exemplifies the fluid, transnational path of the modern professional hockey player.
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.
Dennis was born in 1991, 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 Dennis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Dennis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
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
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
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
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played 55 games in the NHL for the Colorado Avalanche across two seasons, recording 11 points.
- Made his NHL debut on October 9, 2014, against the Minnesota Wild.
- Represented Sweden at the junior level, playing in the IIHF World U18 Championships.
- Has been a consistent top-nine forward for Rögle BK in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL) upon his return from North America.
Did You Know?
He wore number 45 for the Colorado Avalanche.
Everberg scored his first NHL goal against Frederik Andersen, then of the Anaheim Ducks, in October 2014.
He was signed by the Avalanche as an undrafted free agent in May 2014.
“I use my reach to win battles along the boards and create chances.”
