Guldpucken (''The Golden Puck'') is awarded annually to the

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player of the year in Sweden. It is similar to the

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. Normally it goes to a player in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), the top-level ice hockey league in Sweden. It should not be confused with Guldhjälmen (''The Golden Helmet''), the award for the most valuable player according to the players in the SHL. This award has been won twice by five players: Anders Andersson,

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, Erik Karlsson and Victor Hedman. No player has won it three times. The sculpture Guldpucken is made by the Swedish artist Rune Hannäs.

Winners

Sources

A to Z of Ice Hockey

Guldpucken winners on Expressen.se

Guldpucken winners on Elite Prospects
{{SHL Awards established in 1956 Swedish ice hockey trophies and awards Swedish Hockey League 1956 establishments in Sweden