Mattias Tedenby
A swift and skilled Swedish winger whose high draft promise found its most consistent expression in the competitive leagues of Europe.
Born 1990 (age 36)·Swedish ice hockey player·Birthday: February 21·Millennials
Biography
Mattias Tedenby entered the hockey world as a first-round draft pick, carrying the expectation that his elite speed and hands would translate to NHL stardom. His time with the New Jersey Devils showed flashes of that dazzling skill, but he struggled to find a consistent role in the North American game. Rather than fading away, Tedenby recalibrated his career back in Sweden, becoming a cornerstone for HV71 in the SHL. There, his offensive creativity and experience matured, making him a reliable point producer and a leader on the ice. His journey underscores the path of many talented Europeans who carve out significant and respected careers at home, achieving longevity and success by adapting their game to the style and pace of the SHL.
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.
Mattias was born in 1990, 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 Mattias Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Mattias's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected in the first round (24th overall) by the New Jersey Devils in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft.
- Played over 100 NHL games across parts of four seasons with the New Jersey Devils.
- Became a key offensive player and veteran presence for HV71 in the Swedish Hockey League.
Did You Know?
He won a gold medal with Team Sweden at the 2009 IIHF World Junior Championships.
He played for the Djurgårdens IF youth system before his professional career.
His younger brother, Robin Tedenby, is also a professional hockey player.
“My game is built on speed and creating chances out of nothing.”
