Mattias Modig (born 1 April 1987) is a Swedish former professional

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. He played in the

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(SHL) with

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and

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Playing career

Modig began his professional career in the Swedish Elitserien (SEL) with

during the 2005–06 season. He appeared with Luleå in five seasons through 2010, playing in 126 games. He was drafted by the

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in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, 121st overall in the fourth round. In 2010, the Ducks traded Modig's rights to the

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in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in the 2010 draft. The Penguins then agreed to terms with Mattias Modig to a two-year entry-level contract. Modig spent the 2010–11 season with the Penguins'

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affiliate

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. However, after only playing nine games, Modig received an injury to his knee, effectively ending the season. He was slated to play for the Penguins'

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(AHL) affiliate

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in the 2011–12 season, but the knee injury he had received in the 2010–11 season carried over to the entire 2011–12 season. On 14 June 2012, Modig signed a two-year contract with the

of the SEL. In October 2014, Modig was loaned out to the Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL, only to return a week later for the rest of the 2014–15 season.

International play

Modig has played for Sweden's national U18 team in the

2005 IIHF World U18 Championships The 2005 IIHF World U18 Championships were held in České Budějovice and Plzeň, Czech Republic. The championships began on April 14, 2005, and finished on April 24, 2005. Games were played at Budvar Arena in České Budějovice and ČEZ Aréna ( ...

, played five games for Sweden's U20 team between 2005–07, as well as three games for Sweden's national senior team.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Modig, Mattias 1987 births Living people 21st-century Swedish sportsmen Anaheim Ducks draft picks BIK Karlskoga players Ice hockey people from Luleå Karlskrona HK players Luleå HF players Nottingham Panthers players Swedish ice hockey goaltenders Växjö Lakers players Wheeling Nailers players