Pär Lindholm
A versatile Swedish center known for his defensive reliability and faceoff prowess, carving out a professional career across North America and Europe.
Born 1991 (age 35)·Swedish ice hockey player·Birthday: October 5·Millennials
Biography
Born in Kusmark, Sweden, Pär Lindholm's path to professional hockey was one of steady, unflashy development. He honed his game in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), primarily with Skellefteå AIK, where his intelligent two-way play and faceoff expertise made him a cornerstone. His performances there earned him a shot at the NHL, where he suited up for the Winnipeg Jets, Boston Bruins, and Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing his responsible defensive style to the world's top league. After his North American stint, Lindholm returned to Europe, playing in the KHL before making a celebrated return to Skellefteå. His career embodies the model of the modern, adaptable pro—a player whose value isn't always in headlines, but in crucial defensive stops and key faceoff wins that help teams succeed.
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.
Pär 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 Pär Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Pär'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
- Won the Swedish Championship (Le Mat Trophy) with Skellefteå AIK in the 2013–14 SHL season.
- Represented Team Sweden at the 2018 IIHF World Championship, winning a gold medal.
- Played over 100 regular-season games in the NHL across three different franchises.
- Served as an alternate captain for Skellefteå AIK upon his return to the SHL.
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft but didn't sign with them until six years later.
Lindholm scored his first NHL goal for the Winnipeg Jets against the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018.
Before his NHL move, he was named the best faceoff player in the SHL for the 2016–17 season.
“Winning a faceoff is about reading the opponent's hand and beating him to the spot.”
