Bio

Jakob Erik Silfverberg (born 13 October 1990) is a Swedish professional ice hockey right winger for the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). On 27 June 2009, Silfverberg was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, 39th overall. On 30 May 2011, he signed a three-year, entry-level contract with Ottawa, though he elected to return to Sweden and continue to play for Brynäs IF for the 2011–12 season rather than to make the move to North America. Silfverberg represented Sweden at the 2010 World Junior Championships held in Saskatchewan, Canada. He also played for the Sweden squad for the 2011 IIHF World Championship, earning a silver medal. Silfverberg represented his country again at the 2012 World Championship, scoring two goals in eight games.