Early Career and Draft
Liam Ohgren hails from Stockholm, Sweden, and broke into professional hockey with strong junior performances. Selected 19th overall in the 2022 NHL Draft by Minnesota, he impressed scouts with his net-rushing style and board battles.
Prior to North America, Ohgren honed his skills in Swedish leagues, showcasing sniper traits and two-way reliability. His transition to the AHL and NHL underscores steady progression.
Elite Prospects highlights his player type as a leader-sniper two-way forward, traits evident in international play and pro debuts.
2025-26 Season Stats
In the 2025-26 NHL regular season, Ohgren played initial games from October 9-17, registering 0 goals and 0 assists over limited ice time around 9-10 minutes per game. He posted a -4 plus/minus in October matchups.
Sent to AHL Iowa on October 18, he excelled with 19 goals and 18 assists in 41 games during 2024-25, plus 37 points total. Career NHL totals stand at 28 games, 3 goals, 4 assists for 7 points.
ESPN game logs detail his early efforts, including shots on goal but no points against tough opponents, building resilience for bigger roles.
Recent Recall and Impact
On December 13, 2025, the Wild recalled Ohgren from Iowa to replace injured Marco Rossi, positioning him as a potential 13th forward or lineup regular versus the Ducks and beyond.
Projected on the fourth line with Ryan Hartman and others against Dallas Stars on December 11, Ohgren's speed and physicality add depth. NHL.com previews emphasize his role in bolstering forward lines.
This recall amid a 16-9-5 Wild season could spark Ohgren's breakout, leveraging AHL success for NHL consistency and fantasy value.