Who Is Henrik Lundqvist? Age, Biography and Wiki
Henrik Lundqvist, born on March 2, 1982, is a retired Swedish ice hockey player renowned for his exceptional goaltending skills. As of 2025, Lundqvist is 43 years old. He enjoyed a stellar career in the National Hockey League (NHL), primarily with the New York Rangers, where he became one of the most recognized figures in the sport. Lundqvist’s contributions to ice hockey extend beyond his playing days, as he continues to impact the world of sports.
| Occupation | Hockey Player |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | March 2, 1982 |
| Age | 43 Years |
| Birth Place | Åre, Sweden |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
| Country | Sweden |
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Henrik Lundqvist's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing tall at 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) and weighing approximately 170 lbs (77 kg), Lundqvist maintains an athletic build which he maintained throughout his professional hockey career. His commitment to fitness is reflected in his well-defined physique, a crucial aspect of his success as an elite goaltender.
On 31 January 2015, against the Carolina Hurricanes, Lundqvist took a shot to his neck from Brad Malone, but completed the game as well as a 6–3 win over the Florida Panthers three days later.
However, tests done the morning after the Panthers game in response to Lundqvist complaining of headaches and lightheadedness detected a sprained blood vessel in his neck. Lundqvist was expected to miss 4-6 weeks due to the injury.
Despite the superior performance of backup goaltender Cam Talbot during Lundqvist's absence, Lundqvist would remain the Rangers' starter upon his return on 28 March, in a 4–2 loss to the Boston Bruins.
Despite missing nearly two months, Lundqvist was able to earn 30 wins for the ninth time in his career, going 5–2–0 after returning from the injury. At the end of the 2014–15 season the Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy as the regular season champions.
Lundqvist started all 19 Rangers games in the 2015 playoffs and recorded a 2.11 GAA and .928 save percentage. The Rangers eventually reached the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost in seven games to the Tampa Bay Lightning, one win short from back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Henrik Lundqvist is happily married to his long-time love, Therese Andersson. The couple tied the knot in 2013 and shares three children together. Therese, known for her strong presence both on and off social media, has been supportive throughout Lundqvist’s career and ventures. Despite the demands of Lundqvist's professional life, the couple prioritizes family time and often shares glimpses of their life together on various platforms.
Lundqvist grew up with his identical twin brother Joel in Åre, Jämtland, an area where alpine skiing is the most popular winter activity, though Henrik and Joel chose to play ice hockey over the more popular winter sports.
During the winters, their kindergarten teachers used the kindergarten's 9 × sandpit to freeze an outdoor ice rink where the twins would frequently skate. Their interest in hockey grew even stronger when their father Peter took the twins to see Västra Frölunda HC play in Scandinavium, Gothenburg.
Henrik has said he and Joel were very competitive growing up, in sports as well as school. Peter worked for a company which sponsored Frölunda, and Henrik and Joel saw many games in Scandinavium, where Frölunda became their favorite team. In 1990, Henrik and Joel joined Järpens IF and started playing organized hockey for the first time.
During one practice, when the coach asked if anyone wanted to be a goaltender, Joel grabbed and raised Henrik's arm and said that his brother would like to. In 1993, the family moved to Båstad, Skåne, in southern Sweden to support their older sister Gabriella's tennis career.
Henrik and Joel then joined local team Rögle BK, and were both selected for Scania's regional team in Sverigepucken in 1995. Henrik was selected to play for Scania in TV-pucken in 1996, and in 1997, when Joel was also selected.
During the 1997–98 season, Henrik and Joel were extensively scouted by Frölunda, and while playing for Rögle in the 1998 Scandinavium Cup in Gothenburg, Frölunda's junior team manager and under-16 coach Janne Karlsson contacted their father, who told Henrik and Joel about Frölunda's interest in them while driving home to Båstad.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Henrik Lundqvist’s net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. This fortune stems from his successful NHL career, where he earned significant salaries over the years, along with various endorsements. His connections with high-profile brands have bolstered his earnings considerably even after retiring from active play.
Career, Business and Investments
Henrik Lundqvist turned professional in 2000, starting with the Frölunda HC in the Swedish Elite League before making his way to the NHL in 2005. He played for 15 seasons with the New York Rangers and gained multiple accolades, including the Vezina Trophy. Since his retirement, Lundqvist has leveraged his fame into business ventures, including investments in tech startups and wellness brands. He also continues to be involved in charitable activities, especially focused on youth sports.
In September 2009, despite having played only four seasons with the club, the book 100 Ranger Greats ranked Lundqvist at No. 90 all-time of more than 900 New York Rangers' players who had played during the team's first 82 seasons.
On 25 March 2010, Lundqvist became the first NHL goaltender to win at least 30 games in his first five seasons after defeating the New Jersey Devils 4–3 in a shootout.
He ended the season with a 35–27–10 record, .921 save percentage and 2.38 GAA in 73 games as the Rangers would finish the season as the ninth seed in the East, missing the playoffs for the first time in Lundqvist's career, finishing one point out of the last playoff spot.
Social Network
Lundqvist is active on various social media platforms, where he interacts with fans and shares aspects of his life beyond hockey. He boasts millions of followers on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, using these channels to promote his ventures and philanthropic causes. His online presence reflects his personality, showcasing both his playful side and dedication to his family and fans.
At the beginning of his rookie season in 2005–06, Lundqvist was slotted into the Rangers lineup as a backup to starting goaltender Kevin Weekes.
After losing Weekes to injury in the second game of the season against the Montreal Canadiens, Lundqvist made his long-anticipated NHL debut on 8 October 2005, against the New Jersey Devils, stopping 24 of 27 shots in a 3–2 overtime loss.
Five days later, on 13 October, Lundqvist made his home debut in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,200 at Madison Square Garden in what was his first NHL win, a 4–1 victory against the Devils.
Lundqvist, who would be known throughout his NHL career and international play simply as "The King," was first given this nickname by the New York Post Rangers beat columnist, Larry Brooks, on 16 October, following Lundqvist's performance against the Atlanta Thrashers, a 5–1 victory for the Rangers.
Larry Brooks, in describing Lundqvist's performance in the game wrote the following:
Education
Henrik Lundqvist completed his education in Sweden, where he balanced academics with his burgeoning hockey career. Though specifics of his educational background aren’t widely publicized, his ability to juggle sports and studies indicates a commitment to personal development that aligns with his professional ethos.
