Peter Forsberg was born on July 20, 1973, in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. His father, Kent Forsberg, served as the head coach for both the Swedish national team and Modo Hockey. Kent played a significant role in Peter's development, guiding him through his formative years and supporting his transition into professional hockey.
Forsberg began his professional career in 1990 with Modo Hockey, initially playing for their junior team. During a standout season, he recorded an impressive 109 points in 39 games. He was subsequently ranked as the sixth-best European prospect in the NHL Entry Draft. Forsberg remained with Modo Hockey for three more seasons, culminating in 1993 when he received both the Golden Puck (Swedish Player of the Year) and the Guldhjälmen (Most Valuable Player as voted by fellow players).
In 1994, Forsberg signed with the Quebec Nordiques for a reported $6.5 million. However, due to an NHL lockout, he did not debut until January 21, 1995. In his first game, he registered an assist and quickly made a name for himself. His outstanding rookie season earned him the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's Rookie of the Year and a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team.
Following the sale and relocation of the Nordiques in July 1995, the team became the Colorado Avalanche. Forsberg became an essential figure for the Avalanche, helping lead the team to two Stanley Cup championships in 1996 and 2001. Recognized for his elite skill and on-ice intelligence, Forsberg was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy as the league's Most Valuable Player in 2003. He also appeared on the cover of EA Sports' NHL video game franchise, reflecting his status as one of the best players in the world during his peak.
| Birth Date: | 20 Jul, 1973 |
| Age: | 46 yrs |
| Occupations: | Ice hockey player |
| Citizenship: | Sweden |
| Birth Place: | Örnsköldsvik |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Swedish ice hockey player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 54 million |
