BirthJanuary 81993

William Karlsson

William Karlsson, Swedish ice hockey player

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When
Friday, January 8 199333 years ago
Category
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Era
20th century · 1990s
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William Karlsson

At a glance

Born 1993-01-08.

Who they were

Lars William Karlsson, nicknamed "Wild Bill", is a Swedish professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the second round, 53rd overall, by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2011 NHL entry draft. In addition to playing for Vegas, Karlsson has also played in the NHL for Anaheim and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Early lifeAI-assisted

Lars William Karlsson was born on January 8, 1993, in Sweden. He earned the nickname "Wild Bill" early in his hockey career.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Karlsson was drafted 53rd overall in the second round of the 2011 NHL entry draft by the Anaheim Ducks. He played for Anaheim before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

He joined the Vegas Golden Knights and became an alternate captain for the franchise. Karlsson has established himself as a key forward in the NHL.

Why this date

William Karlsson appears on our January 8 calendar for 1993 as a birth entry.

January 8 through the years

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When did William Karlsson happen?

January 8 1993 — 33 years ago, on a Friday.

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