Daniel Fernholm


Daniel Fernholm is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenseman. He is currently playing for Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League. Fernholm was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 4th round of the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.

Playing career

Fernholm was drafted in the 4th round, 101st overall, in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. After beginning his career with Djurgårdens IF in 2004, he spent the 2005–06 season in the United States, playing with the Penguins affiliates, the Wheeling Nailers and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. He appeared in nine playoff games for the Nailers of the ECHL, recording a goal and three assists before returning to his native Sweden.
Ferholm spent two seasons abroad in the Kontinental Hockey League with Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, Dinamo Minsk and Atlant Moscow Oblast before signing a one-year contract with HIFK in the Finnish SM-liiga.
On July 21, 2014, Fernholm returned to Djurgårdens IF on a two-year deal starting in the 2014–15 season.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

Records