Jesper Frödén

Jesper Frödén (born September 21, 1994) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the ZSC Lions in the National League (NL).

Playing career
Frödén was awarded Swedish Hockey League Rookie of the Year Award for his achievements during the 2019–20 season. On 14 June 2021, Frödén was signed as an undrafted free agent to a one-year, two-way contract with the Boston Bruins of the NHL.

Leaving the Bruins as a free agent at the conclusion of his one-year tenure with the club, Frödén was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Seattle Kraken on 13 July 2022.

During the season, on 22 February 2023, Frödén was recalled to the Kraken from AHL affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds. He appeared in a career high 14 NHL games, recording 4 assists. He remained with the Kraken through their maiden post-season run, featuring in 1 playoff contest. He returned to the Firebirds for their inaugural playoff campaign and collected 5 goals and 10 points through 15 games in reaching the Calder Cup finals against the victorious Hershey Bears.

As a pending free agent from the Kraken, Frödén opted to return to Europe and signed a two-year contract with Swiss club, ZSC Lions of the NL, on 24 June 2023.

International play
He represented Sweden at the 2024 IIHF World Championship and won a bronze medal.