Mathias Bau Hansen (born 3 July 1993) is a Danish professional

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for the

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in the

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(DEN).

Playing career

Bau Hansen made his

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debut playing with the

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during the

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. After three successful seasons with the

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, Bau Hansen captured the attention of North America, agreeing to a one-year AHL contract with the

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, affiliate to the

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on 20 June 2017. In his debut North American season with the Bears in 2017–18, Bau recorded 13 goals and 23 points in 58 games and notched five game-winning goals, tied for the most on the team. On 9 May 2018, he was rewarded for a solid season by signing a one-year, two-way contract with the

. After suffering a serious injury while participating with

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during the 2018 World Championships, Bau Hansen was initially ruled out of the beginning of the 2018–19 season, placed on the Capitals injured non-roster list. While taking a long recovery from broken ribs and a tear in his spleen, Bau Hansen was ruled out from the remainder of the season during February 2019 and returned to his native Denmark to continue his return to fitness. With his contract concluded with the Capitals, Bau Hansen was not tendered a qualifying offer and was released as a free agent. On 16 July 2019, Bau Hansen returned to Europe in agreeing to a one-year contract with Austrian club, Dornbirn Bulldogs of the EBEL.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bau Hansen, Mathias 1993 births Living people Danish ice hockey forwards Dornbirn Bulldogs players Frederikshavn White Hawks players Herning Blue Fox players Hershey Bears players Rødovre Mighty Bulls players Sportspeople from Glostrup Municipality Ice hockey players at the 2022 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players for Denmark Ice hockey people from the Capital Region of Denmark